Some tips

Hello, all. I am a new member, but I have been reading up on some of the Co$'s attrocities, and on your cause. I have decided to throw my support behind you, anonymous, although I am not yet certain if I am going to participate in real-world protests (due the risks that all you wonderful people confront to make the world a better place). However I wanted to give you all some tips on evasion and escape during said protests, as I know a bit on the subject. Here are a few usefull items to have, although some are optional:

1) Water
Yes, it's said in the rules but it cannot be stressed enough. I've been dehydrated a few times, and it is not fun. Make sure to bring pleanty of this wonderful liquid, it is your lifeblood.

2) Hi-powered flashlight
According to a recent video of an ex-CIA agent, high-powered flashlights or lasers can be used to blind any cameras--video, movie, or otherwise. However, I advise you not to use laser pointers as they may be illegal to point at people, and because they can cause serious and perminant eye damage. Remember: we are not trying to physically harm anyone, even if they hurt us. But, back on topic, a high-powered flashlight should do the job of blinding any Co$ photographic equipment. Remember that the smaller the light, the better; modern LED lights can be effective at long-range, and are very bight. Even a keychain or penlight LED may get the job done.

3) Pocket mirror
This may sound odd at first, but a pocket mirror can be your best friend. Not only can you use it to descreately look behind you for tails, you can use it to blind cameras! Practice targeting the reflection by aiming the glare from the mirror on your hand, then aiming it at the offending target. They are cheap and easy to get.

4) Rear-view sunglasses
You guys are probably going to think I'm being paranoid here, but remember the odds you are up against; use everything you can to thwart these people--they will do the same in return even if you don't. Rear-view sunglasses have small mirrors built into the side of the lense so you can see behind you--excelent for checking for tails. They are also large enough to be able to hind your identity--provided you also wear a dusk mask or bandana, or other disguise. Also, depending on the glasses, you can sometimes wear regular eyeglasses underneith. Remember: better safe than sorry.

5) Athletic body protection
Optional, but this could be usefull in the event that a riot breaks out, or if the Scilions start fair-gaming. For maleanons, groin protection can be an invaluable asset--never forget that. Also, in general, consider wearing knea and/ or elbow pads under (or over if you can get away with it) your clothes incase of riots or fair-gaming. Any other types of protection like this could be helpful as well, so feel free to look into it further.

6) Valid photo ID
Yes, you are anonymous, and yes you do not forgive or forget. But, neither do police, so have a driver's licence or regular photo ID (you can usually get one from the Department of Motor Vehicals for $50 I think, and you don't need to get it as a licence for anything). Hide it in a safe place; some femanonys said they hid theirs in their undergarments--if you can do that, great. For the rest of you anons who don't want to do that, consider your shoe or the lining of your clothing.

7) Area map (marked with escape routes, changing areas, etc.)
This can be extremely neccessary if you are tailed or fair-gamed on. I really shouldn't have to explain why this is so valuable; if you want to read that, there a many threads about it.

8) Defence alarm
These are small, keychain alarms that can be purchased for less than ten bucks at most drug stores. When you pull the plug, it gives off an alarm around 100 decibles. Use this to attract attention and police in a tight situation. This was an idea suggested by the ex-CIA agent for femanons, but it's a good gadget to have if your are a maleanon in any event.

I can't think of anything else this moment, so use these tips to your advantage. If you have any suggestions or comments, I'd love to hear them.

There are some good points here but I would not recommend any attempts to dazzle cameras, and particularly not to use lasers. Anything like this could be reported as an attack upon a $cifag.

I would also STRONGLY advise against anything that looks like you're preparing for a ruck, imagine how it would read in the papers if a Co$ sympathiser described Anonymous as being padded up for a fight?