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Legal Restrictions on Wearing Gas Masks at Protests

The legality of wearing gas masks and tactical personal protective equipment at public protests, including varying state and local laws, exemptions for law enforcement, and First Amendment challenges.

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Jan 26, 2026
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What are the legal restrictions or typical police policies on wearing gas masks and tactical PPE at public protests?

Legal restrictions on wearing and tactical personal protective equipment (PPE) at public protests vary widely: many state and local "anti‑mask" statutes either bar masks in public or criminalize weari...