This is a document that a friend of mine who is
an Iranian-American police officer has put together. He is the member
of the SWAT team and he's an expert on anti riot tactics. he has been
watching and studying the videos and the tactics that basij has been
using and he put the document together. It would be great to spread
this document and pass it on to the kids in Iran. It might save their
lives. -- SB
Here are some simple ways of defending yourself when attacked by Basij or Security forces.
Anti riot attacks
Once caught by security forces, the best way to break free is by
swinging relentlessly in all directions. Keep in mind that security
forces have to hold on to you, which means they only can use one hand
to deflect the blows. Brass Knuckle is extremely effective when trying
to break loose from the grip of security forces. Wooden brass knuckle
is strong and simple to make. The image above is a sample of a basic
wooden brass knuckle that can be made with a piece of wood, a cutter
and a drill. It should not take more than 30 minutes to make a wooden
brass knuckle. Wooden brass knuckle is extremely strong, light weight
and versatile. Make sure that the top edges are sharp and round.
Motorcycle attacks
Iranian Basij motorcycle units use attack and retrieve tactics
which is meant to create fear more than anything else. The same tactic
was used by US police forces on horsebacks when confronting the civil
right protestors. The advantage of utilizing motorcycles in urban
environment is obvious: motorcycles can go places that cars can’t.
However, motorcycles have disadvantages which can handicap the force
that uses them.
The most effective way of disabling motorcycles is using tire
spikes. Though made of carbon cratnor material, the Basij motorcycle
tires cannot withstand multiple punctures. The easiest way to spike
Basiji’s tires is by using a simple tire spike system called Iron
Caltrop. This simple device can be made in a matter of minutes by
wrapping two pieces of nail together in a 65 degree angle. By dropping
a handful of Iron Caltrop on the ground, you can deflate the tires of
Basijis’ motorcycles in a matter of minutes. If you ride, you know how
difficult it is to steer a motorcycle with two flat tires.
Tear gas
A fabric socked in vinegar can very well protect you against tear
gas. Cover your nose and mouth with the fabric and keep plenty of water
around to wash your eyes if you come in direct contact with tear gas.
Urban Legend: burning tires will reduce the effect of tear gas. Not
true, it actually increases the effect and it smells bad too.
Batons
Riot police is trained to use batons. They understand that it’s
easy to hit a stationary target and much easier to hit a target that is
running away. Hitting somebody with baton is a matter of timing. The
worst thing you can do is to run away from baton whirling security
guards because it allows them to time the strike perfectly. The most
effective way to counter a security guard with baton is to throw off
his timing by going directly at him. That’s right. Run away and turn
and go directly at him. When you go directly at the guard and close the
distance, you completely screw up his timing. A boxer cannot hit a
person that is standing 2 inches away from his face. That’s why boxer
bounce around. A baton whirling guard is just like a boxer, he needs to
time his strikes. By going directly at the guard and closing distance
you mess-up his timing and might even be able to take him down.
Riot formation
Basij and police security guardsmen perform best when crowd
disperses and becomes separated. The worst scenario for the riot police
is when the crowd is together and inseparable. South Korean labor
protestors in the 90s were the best organized units in history of
rioting. Thousands of them held on to each other (locked arms) and no
matter what, they did not let go. It made it impossible for the riot
police to disperse them.
Just a few tips. Please translate and send it back to the youth in Iran. This can save their lives.
Please translate to Farsi and get to Iran. Thank you!