Direct Action & Protest Safety
Resources on using and protecting your first amendment right, as well as how to prepare and keep yourself & others safe during a protest.
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Protest & Counter-fascism
| Link | Description |
|---|---|
| Identifying & Removing Fascist Materials | A beginner's zine on how to identify, remove and cover up hate symbols and graffiti. |
| Actions That Are Not Protesting or Voting | Because sometimes you just can't. And that's okay. |
| Direct Action Survival Guide | A basic introduction to participating in a large-scale direct action protest. |
| Banner Drops, Stencils, Wheatpaste | Four "how to" guides written by ACTIVATE. Basic info on distributing information. |
| 10 Steps for Setting Up A Blockade | Introduction to blockades and why one might want to utilize a blockade as a tactic. |
| 12 Things To Do Instead Of Calling The Cops | Alternatives to calling the police, premised on the idea that "strong communities make police obsolete". |
Protest Specific First Aid & Safety Gear
| Link | Description |
|---|---|
| Treating Tear Gas (PHR.org) | Preparing for, Protecting Against, and Treating Tear Gas and Other Chemical Irritant Exposure. |
| Activists Guide to Basic First Aid | Basic overview of first aid and health concerns as they relate to militant protests. |
| Steal This Wiki - Fight | Made by the same people who made Steal This Book Today. |
| Defend the Territory! | Thorough overview of repression used against indigenous blockades, police operations, chemical agents, etc. |
| Blocing Up | Guide to using the black bloc tactic at demonstrations. |
Legal Rights, Cops & Incarceration
| Link | Description |
|---|---|
| ACLU Protestor's Rights | Know your First Amendment rights to assemble and express your views. |
| Grand Jury Investigations & FBI Harassment | Tips for dealing with law enforcement, subpoenas, snitches, and organizing against grand juries. |
| Excited Delirium (Police Weapons) | Detailed look at police weapons including TASERs, chemical weapons, and projectiles. |
| Surviving A Grand Jury | Stories from three people who dealt with the consequences of a Grand Jury investigating their communities. |
Safety & Security Culture
| Link | Description |
|---|---|
| What is Security Culture? | Introductory piece on security culture and how to minimize state repression. |
| No Trace Project | Tools to help rebels understand enemy capabilities, undermine surveillance, and act without getting caught. |
| Smartphone Security Zine | Best practices for lost devices, confiscation, service disruption, and surveillance. |
| Tech Tools for Activism | Introduction to computer security for activists. |
Weaponry & Self-Defense
Kolvas does not condone, encourage or support illicit firearm production or usage. Nor do we provide legal counsel on legal firearm usage. Materials are provided solely for educational purposes. We are, however, supporters of everyone's constitutional right to bear arms.
The Law & Safety
| Link | Description |
|---|---|
| NRA Gun Safety | Gun safety 101 provided by the National Rifle Association. |
| Gun Laws by State | Compare gun laws between two states. |
Firearms
| Link | Description |
|---|---|
| Home Expedient Firearms 9mm SMG | Instructions for an expedient 9mm submachine gun constructed from available materials like steel tubing. |
| DEFCAD | 3D printed firearm repository. |
| r/3D2A | Subreddit dedicated to 3D printed firearms. |
Self-Defense
| Link | Description |
|---|---|
| Super Soldier Strength Training | Basic introduction to strength training, designed for helping people in the streets. |
| Training Martial Arts For Anti Fascism | Explores which martial arts are best for direct action and how to prepare for community defense. |
| Bodyhammer | Self defense for the modern protester (PDF). |
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