3 attackers · Danger 4/5

Group attack in subway/train

In the subway, your main weapon is the alarm button (at every door) — it triggers a stop at next station. Tactic: position near an alarm button on entry, never sit in a corner, stay near other passengers.

Step-by-step tactic

1Stand near alarm button on boarding.
2Stay near grouped passengers, never isolated.
3Activate the button at first verbal threat.
4Exit at next stop — don't wait for terminus.
5Film openly as soon as verbal escalation starts.

Eli & Yehouda Avikzar method — Facing many: never head-on. Identify the weak link, create a breach, flee. Survival isn't victory — it's the exit.

Legal framework

Subway alarm activation is free and legal even for verbal threat only. RATP can only sanction triggers 'without serious motive'.

Frequently asked questions

Is the alarm button really effective?

Yes — average RATP response: 3 min 40 sec. Agents at station are guaranteed.

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