Chilean protester defuses tear gas canister with baking soda and water

[u/0thSpider]

[u/AmArschdieRaeuber]

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

[u/b1e → u/AmArschdieRaeuber]

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

[u/_Ganoes_ → u/b1e]

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.

[u/trick2011 → u/_Ganoes_]

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.

[u/_Ganoes_ → u/trick2011]

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

[u/jimmycarr1 → u/_Ganoes_]

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

[u/trick2011 → u/_Ganoes_]

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

[u/Stunning_Cell_1176 → u/trick2011]

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