Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Bodyhammer: Tactics and Self-Defense for the Modern Protester

Through out history, oppressed people of many societies have revolted and protested against their suppressors. The suppressors could be a tyrannical regime, like the one that currently exists in Iran, or an employer hiring thugs to squash workers trying to unionize, as happened in the United States back in the late 1800s to early 1900s'.

Tactics used by the oppressor to quell unrest have changed over time, sometimes the tactics have been more peaceful, but usually, the means to quell the oppressed have become more lethal and efficient. However, protesters through out history haven't always changed their tactics to themselves against the tyrannical methods use by their suppressors.

“I will force my body to be my weapon and my statement so...”
-The Stranglers, “Death & Night & Blood”

Over time individuals and groups have come to the aid of the oppressed to give them tools to defend themselves against tyrannical regimes.

"Technology has changed the street protest. In centuries past, a mass of people
wishing to express themselves could only be silenced by live gunfire. But the advent of
riot armor, lacryXXX gases and “less-lethal” projectiles have allowed ruling establishments
to squelch the voice of protesters with great ease, and even better PR." - Sarin, "BodyHammer: Tactics and Self-Defense for the Modern Protester."

Below is a link to an Adobe PDF copy of: BodyHammer: Tactics and Self-Defense for the Modern Protester. The document mainly concentrates on explaining how to use and make body and shield armor for protesters to minimize injury from "non-lethal" weapons.

http://www.scribd.com/mobile/documents/16182739/download

Please, if you can, download a copy of this PDF file, rename the file (i.e. to say family photo album) to decrease the probability of the Iranian regime's cyber filters from intercepting the document. Also, renaming the document increases the security for all, especially your friends in Iran.

Walk safely and blessed to all who are and support the Sea of Green.

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