#251776 - 10/16/12 10:40 AM
Riots
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Registered: 02/05/10
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Loc: Northern IL
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One might guess why I bring this up at this particular point in time. I won't elaborate a whole lot on why there may be riots soon in the US as it might be construed as political.
But, having seen some commentary by very serious people about the potential and the actual threats of riots, it occurred to me that it might well be something to consider. I don't know how likely it is. One never really knows what will set off a riot.
If you live near urban areas with large concentrations of likely rioters, what is your plan in the event of riot?
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#251777 - 10/16/12 11:57 AM
Re: Riots
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Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 11/09/06
Posts: 2851
Loc: La-USA
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Several govt agencies are warning of and preparing for massive civil unrest in this country. I use a Threat Condition Checklist to match current events and maintain a certain readiness level, IAW my contingency plans.
The most important item to plan with is Location, Location, and Location. It is best to live and work in quiet places.
I am currently in ThreatCon 4 which is peace in the kingdom but with a rising crime rate in my quiet area in which I live.
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#251780 - 10/16/12 01:44 PM
Re: Riots
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Registered: 05/04/02
Posts: 493
Loc: Just wandering around.
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Search the forum for "riot". 200 or so posts.
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#251782 - 10/16/12 01:51 PM
Re: Riots
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Geezer in Chief
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Registered: 08/26/06
Posts: 7705
Loc: southern Cal
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I suspect the next "riots" will be sports induced, either winning or losing the Super Bowl or World Series. It seems to happen on a fairly regular basis.
I was on the periphery of the recent LA riots, but I had defense mechanisms ready, just in case.
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#251816 - 10/17/12 02:55 AM
Re: Riots
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Registered: 06/29/05
Posts: 134
Loc: Cypress, TX
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This is something I've been thinking about lately as I work in a rough area of town. Building security isn't a concern as much as getting to or from work safely is. I drive 45 miles each way through some even worse neighborHOODS, and it's crossed my mind that I might have to shelter in place at the office until it's safe to go home. I need to work on a bug-in bag to keep at my desk so that I can have some comfort items to help pass the time.
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#251829 - 10/17/12 01:03 PM
Re: Riots
[Re: ILBob]
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Registered: 06/24/12
Posts: 822
Loc: SoCal Mtns
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We work in hospitals,notorious for being in the center of large cities,often bad areas is the norm.
So for us,awareness is key as we try to travel,leaving involves roads easily obstructed by crowds. I sure dont intend to get blocked in,leave space in front of vehicle to pull around,no qualms driving over curbs OR crowds,they best move,Im sure not going to stop and get pulled out AKA Reginald Denny type scenario. I will keep that vehicle moving,NOT STOP.
Wife says if she does get stopped she will deploy her pepper spray anyone breaks a window.OK,time to get a larger one that sprays a better stream for vehicle. I know a lot here dont believe in pepper spray,WE do.
Thanks for thread,discussing with wife right now,also told her If need be a car blocking her escape,just move it right out of way,good Ole Dodge Diesel,it'll move em I would bet.If it doesnt,pull 4 wheel drive lever .....
(mechanical direct connection,love it! You need it,it WILL work,no vacuum or electrical connections or hub locks,part of reason I bought a 1997,last year of the very mechanical no smog testing Dodge Cummins truck,I coulda bought a newer.)
and do the move em out maneuver again.Should move about anything.Just dont stop moving.
I'll deal with the insurance company later,bummer Farmers,LOL!
Im gonna scope out the escape routes from the roads on way to work TODAY,thank you again,great prep topic.Has uses beyond riot too,shooting,road rage, etc.
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#251835 - 10/17/12 04:12 PM
Re: Riots
[Re: ILBob]
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Enthusiast
Registered: 08/03/12
Posts: 264
Loc: Missouri
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I don't want to make a political statement either, but soon after Nov. 1st, I intend to make sure my car's full of gas, bottled water and food. If a riot starts downtown, I'll move out from the riot faster than the rioters move out.
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#251838 - 10/17/12 05:10 PM
Re: Riots
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Pooh-Bah
Registered: 03/13/05
Posts: 2322
Loc: Colorado
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Wife says if she does get stopped she will deploy her pepper spray anyone breaks a window.OK,time to get a larger one that sprays a better stream for vehicle. I know a lot here dont believe in pepper spray,WE do. Firing pepper spray from INSIDE a car, where YOU are the person INSIDE, is probably going to do a lot more to YOU than to anybody OUTSIDE the car. Especially if you are trying to fire it through a broken window. The spray would be richocheting off of all kinds of stuff - broken glass, window frames, door panels, etc. - right back at you! And if it was a fog type of spray pattern rather than a stream, you just set off something akin to one of those "bug bomb" sprays that you let loose in your house (and then have to evacuate the house for several hours while it dissapates).
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