If the law of your country permit it, obviously gassmask and swiming pool google are a must for any protest, as we live in a world where any protest will get teargassed pretty quickly without any reason. But cop have the habit to illegaly confiscate obvious teargas protection, and if you leave in the land of wine and cheese, they might have actually made it illegal for you to pocess them in a protest

here we will talk about how to survive without. it won't be as effective, yes it will hurt quite a bit, but at least you won't freak out the.

So, how to deal with that? first of all, before the protest, take at least 5 covid mask and a small bottle of concentrated lemon. once the protest start pour some of the lemon juice the mask. It is far from full proof, but it help mitigate it a bit, in area where the gas is realy mild. Also, take some teardrop, but if you are in france, avoid going too wild in term of number, cop have an a habit of trashing them if you got bulk.

Now In the protest, try to always be aware of were the cop are, and where your friend are, do you your usual safeandlegalprotesting TM that your favorite federal agency will approve :)

SURPRISE BIG FAT CLOUD OF TEAR GAS

Now , you have only one job: walk toward your friend and other protester without running, i reapeat: WITHOUT RUNNING if it got to your throat, remove your mask already, if it is only in your eyes for the moment, keep it on for the moment. Keep on walking, both arm in front of your, comrade should quickly come help you get in a nice and safe corner.

As soon as it is done, remove your mask and start spitting on the ground as much as you can, regardless of if you felt it in your throat, cause it can end up traveling down your throat for quite a bit afterward. between those spit use your tear drop on and around you eyes to wash them. Bat of the eyes as much as you can to force more of the particle out. No matter what you need to avoid touching your eyes, as you are guarantee to put some more in your eyes.

Take your time to recover once you are in a safe space far from the frontline, if you can drink a bit, it will only make it better. before marching again, regardless of what you intend to do, change mask, as your previous mask can (and often will) trap some gas into it and you can mace yourself again a few minute later by wearing it. Keep one safe for after the protest, you realy don't want to breath that in for your ride home.

And now, go do some praxis and realise spicy food doesn't scare you anymore.