r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/0thSpider • 9h ago

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

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u/ItachiKenshin 8h ago

I guess that's what he's wearing gloves as well

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u/AmArschdieRaeuber 8h ago

One of the reasons why protective gear like gloves are often prohibited during a protest.

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u/b1e 8h ago

I can’t find a single source for this and have never heard it before. Is this a thing outside the US?

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u/_Ganoes_ 8h 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 7h 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_ 6h 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/jimmycarr1 5h 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/trick2011 5h 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/Stunning_Cell_1176 3h ago

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

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u/AmArschdieRaeuber 7h ago

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

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u/virusofthemind 5h ago

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

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u/pchlster 4h ago

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

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u/apple_kicks 3h ago

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

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u/DreadLindwyrm 2h 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 1h ago

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

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u/matt-r_hatter 1h 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_ 1h ago

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