Riot control measures are used by law enforcement, military, paramilitary or security forces to control, disperse, and arrest people who are involved...

which to air grievances. While individuals may attempt to lead or control a riot, riots typically consist of disorganized groups that are frequently "chaotic...

marketed for hunting. The riot shotgun is used by military personnel for guard duty and was at one time used for riot control, and is commonly used as...

for offensive use in riot control. Riot gear typically includes personal armor, batons, riot shields, and riot helmets. Many riot police teams also deploy...

firearms designed for riot control use, or standard firearms, usually shotguns and grenade launchers, adapted for riot control use with appropriate ammunition...

less-lethal munitions are used, riot control vehicles. A riot control vehicle, also known as a riot suppression vehicle or simply a riot vehicle, is an armored...

branded mixture). While lachrymatory agents are commonly deployed for riot control by law enforcement and military personnel, its use in warfare is prohibited...

one-handed models may also be used. They are generally intended to be used in riot control, to protect the user from melee attacks with blunt or edged weapons and...

Riot Police Unit (機動隊, Kidō-tai) are the rapid reaction forces of Japanese prefectural police. These units are not only riot police, but a type of emergency...

in the 1950s, the first actual riot control teams armed with riot shields and batons appeared; the goal was for the riot shield officers to hold up the...