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NOTE: We want to make sure the Direct Action Manual can get in the hands of any activist or group that will put it to use. If you would like to order more than 10 copies, or would like to negotiate a price different than the prices listed here, please contact us!

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The DAM is almost 300 pages of diagrams, descriptions of techniques and a comprehensive overview of the role direct action plays in resistance—from planning an action, doing a soft blockade, putting up a treesit or executing a lockdown; to legal and prisoner support, direct action trainings, fun political pranks, and more. The DAM has been compiled and updated by frontline activists from around the US to help spread the knowledge and get these skills farther out in the world.

Single Copies: $15—This is just barely above cost for printing and shipping—a little money is still being generated for the Earth First! Journal and the Direct Action Fund. Thanks!

Supporter Copies: $25—We are keeping the price as low as possible for those that cannot afford more, but with books going fast we are running out of time to raise money for a second print run. If you can, please chip in a few extra bucks with your purchase to help with reprinting, and get some more money to the Journal and the Direct Action Fund.

Bulk Orders: To order more than 10 copies, or to discuss different bulk rates, email collective[at]earthfirstjournal.org

View Online: The DAM can also be read and shared online for free (click here) for those who cannot afford hard copies (or for any other reason). However, keep in mind that all money from DAM sales goes to support the Earth First! movement through the Direct Action Fund, DAM Collective, and the Earth First! Journal.

TABLE OF CONTENTS – EF! DIRECT ACTION MANUAL THIRD EDITION

DOING THE DAM THING, p. 2

STAYING SAFE, p. 8
Security Culture, p.9
Electronic Security, p. 21
Eco-Liberation, p. 27

HOW TO DO IT, p. 32
Anatomy of an Action, p. 33
Research, p. 43
Scouting, p. 48
Communications, p. 52
Action Media, p. 57
Action Legal, p. 64
Know Your Rights, p. 71
Prisoner Support, p. 83

SOUND OF THE POLICE, p. 88
Police Intimidation & Torture Tactics, p. 89
Yo! What’s with the Cops? Understanding
Police Tactics, p. 95

GROUND BLOCKADES, p. 100
Soft Blockades, p. 101
U-locks, p. 105
Cobra Link Motorcycle Locks, p. 109
Chains and Cables, p. 110
Lockboxes, p. 111
Superboxes, p. 118
Bracelets, p. 121
Barrels, p. 123
Batmobiles, p. 128
Sleeping Dragons, p. 132
Tunneling, p. 137

AERIAL BLOCKADES, p. 138
Aerial Blockade Evictions, p. 139
Tripods, p. 141
Bipods, p. 152
Monopods, p. 158
Cantilevers, p. 164
Skypods, p. 168
Tree Entry, p. 175
Treesits and Platform Rigging, p. 181
Rigging Traverses and Internets, p. 192

CLIMBING BASICS, p. 196
Climb Training Orientation for Beginning
Ascending, Descending and Traverses, p. 197
Anchoring, Rope Strengths, Physics, and other
Technical Insights, p. 210
Moving Mountains, p. 222

A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY, p. 228
The Art of Holding Space, p. 229
Backwoods Actions, p. 238
Cat and Mouse, p. 244
Hunt Sabotage, 246
Direct Aid as Direct Action, p. 249
Action Camps, p. 252

YOU’RE GONNA LOCK TO WHAT?, p. 256
Banner Hangs, p. 257
Billboard Occupation and Alteration, p. 260
Rail Blockades, p. 265
Ship Blockades, p. 271
Helicopter Blockades, p. 273
Tin Foil Hats, p. 275

DOUBLE DARE YOU, p. 278
A Paperwrencher’s Toolbox, p. 279
Making Life Hell, p. 286
Pranks, p. 291
Paint Bombs, p. 296
Misc Deviltry, p. 299

CONCLUSION, p. 308

GLOSSARY OF TERMS, p. 310

CONTACTS AND RESOURCES, p. 316