Demonstration in Defense: 1950s-60s Tear Gas and Riot Control Training (silent)

This 1950s-60s footage showcases a dramatic tear gas and riot control demonstration led by police officers and an FBI-like figure in formal attire. Officers in a cement parking lot practice launching and bowling tear gas grenades and demonstrate using riot shotguns. A man in a dark suit and sunglasses provides a detailed overview of tear gas weaponry, including loading techniques and the trigger mechanism of a sawed-off shotgun. Observers, including casually dressed civilians, uniformed police, and suited officials, watch intently, some even laughing and smoking. The film offers a glimpse into mid-century law enforcement training and crowd control methods. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.