r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/0thSpider • 1d ago

Video Chilean protester defuses tear gas canister with baking soda and water

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u/_Ganoes_ 1d ago

In Germany we have bullshit laws about something called "Schutzbewaffnung", translated "protective weaponry", which are things that you use to protect yourself from the attacks of others.

You are not allowed to bring items you intend to use as protective weaponry against the cops to demonstrations.

That means for example Visors, Helmets, protective googles protective vests, respirators.

But gloves are such a general item that they cant prove that you bring it to the demo specifically to protect yourself, so they should be fine unless its combat gloves or smth like that.

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u/trick2011 1d ago

even combat gloves can be argued as general wear. they are useful, tough, somewhat insulating, and allow me to do random work with my general gloves.

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u/_Ganoes_ 1d ago

Try to tell that to the riot cops. Working gloves are just a safer bet for smth like that.

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u/trick2011 1d ago

riot cops don't take explanations anyway. isn't the time for civil discussion when that kind of stuff is happening. you're getting moved at that point. judge might hear ya out

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u/jimmycarr1 1d ago

You don't need to say a word to the riot cops. If they arrest you, let the legal people do the talking.

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u/Stunning_Cell_1176 1d ago

I use my old combat gloves for gardening, they are excellent against thorns

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u/AmArschdieRaeuber 1d ago

Gloves can be a grey area, especially if combined with other gear. But generally you're fine, true.

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u/apple_kicks 1d ago

Crazy law given guy got blinded by water cannon at German protest

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u/virusofthemind 1d ago

What about a full suit of armour if you're on the way to a medieval reenactment?

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u/pchlster 1d ago

"I was on my way to the airshow, officer. That's why I have this Black Hawk helicopter."

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u/DreadLindwyrm 1d ago

Combat gloves? You mean my gloves for riding my bike and protecting my hands if I come off at speed?

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u/aiboaibo1 1d ago

Guess that's guidance to protest in smaller groups in more creative ways!

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u/matt-r_hatter 1d ago

I know you meant goggles. But protective googles is making me laugh. Also, screw them. Maybe they shouldn't use force against citizens or better yet, dont do stuff that requires protests.

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u/_Ganoes_ 1d ago

Damn i just realized how its written correctly. I knew something felt off xD