this post was submitted on 25 Mar 2025
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There aren't enough pixels to tell if that bracelet has any blue on it. The evidence for wire seems to be a single keyring loop thing. The "cuffs" could just be a tin of chew.
Definitely still look out but idk if this is the best image to match with those captions.
Other things to look for include, holsters at belt and pit level, mechanic or medical gloves, a cheap necklace (could be a badge), large zipties (commonly used as cuffs during protests), eye protection, radio/walkie talkie.
I think the vest is the ultimate giveaway here. Chances are pretty low a civilian protestor will have access to one.
You can just buy a vest.
Yeah, but would you try to hide it?
Of course?! Same reason I conceal carry. Why the hell would I advertise my offense and defense? And advertising gives the pigs one more reason to target your happy ass.
Actually, that's a good question. Would I try to hide it?
Like if I'm at a protest and seriously worried about cops shooting me I don't know that the thin ass vest the guy is wearing is gonna do much.
You show up to party with the booze ya' got, not the booze ya' wish ya' had. The rate things are going you may soon wish you'd ordered yourself some.
Kevlar vests like that will reliably stop most pistol rounds, but rifle rounds will zip through.