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One of the worst aspects of texting and smart phones is the new problem of flash mob attacks.
There have been a lot of these in the last year, and more will be coming in cities as the summer crowds form up.
Just thought I would post a thread on strategies and tactics to use when facing a flash mob.
One characteristic to watch out for is when people begin to move in concert in a certain direction, indicating a coordinated attack.
The wearing of gloves in warm weather, bandannas around the neck (can be pulled over the face to avoid cameras and being identified), people on mobile devices suddenly all turning them off or putting them away all at once, and the presence of a large gathering of people away from a point of interest - then sudden mutual movement in that direction.
Even if you carry concealed, a flash mob poses problems (not enough ammo).
What do you think would be good defensive moves to make when confronted by a flash mob forming up?
There have been a lot of these in the last year, and more will be coming in cities as the summer crowds form up.
Just thought I would post a thread on strategies and tactics to use when facing a flash mob.
One characteristic to watch out for is when people begin to move in concert in a certain direction, indicating a coordinated attack.
The wearing of gloves in warm weather, bandannas around the neck (can be pulled over the face to avoid cameras and being identified), people on mobile devices suddenly all turning them off or putting them away all at once, and the presence of a large gathering of people away from a point of interest - then sudden mutual movement in that direction.
Even if you carry concealed, a flash mob poses problems (not enough ammo).
What do you think would be good defensive moves to make when confronted by a flash mob forming up?