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irisblue

(37,523 posts) Wed Jan 28, 2026, 01:28 PM Jan 28

Anyone got recommendations for whistles? Seens it is time to be prepared.

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Anyone got recommendations for whistles? Seens it is time to be prepared. (Original Post) irisblue Jan 28 OP

There is an org in Chgo that provides whistle kits SheltieLover Jan 28 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author Dear_Prudence Jan 28 #2

Acme Thunderer. Made in the UK, but great whiistles. GP6971 Jan 28 #3

My local Army/Navy store has whistles. nt Nittersing Jan 28 #4

Sporting goods stores, like Dick's, carry whistles . sinkingfeeling Jan 28 #5

Printables justaprogressive Jan 28 #6

SheltieLover

(80,529 posts)

1. There is an org in Chgo that provides whistle kits

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Wed Jan 28, 2026, 01:36 PM

Jan 28

Sorry i don't recall name. Hopefully, someone here will know.

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GP6971

(38,039 posts)

3. Acme Thunderer. Made in the UK, but great whiistles.

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Wed Jan 28, 2026, 02:53 PM

Jan 28

https://www.acmewhistles.co.uk/whistles-accessories/acme-classics/acme-thunderer

Nittersing

(8,386 posts)

4. My local Army/Navy store has whistles. nt

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Wed Jan 28, 2026, 03:07 PM

Jan 28

sinkingfeeling

(57,838 posts)

5. Sporting goods stores, like Dick's, carry whistles .

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Wed Jan 28, 2026, 03:51 PM

Jan 28

justaprogressive

(6,925 posts)

6. Printables

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Wed Jan 28, 2026, 04:08 PM

Jan 28

https://migrawhistle.carrd.co/

Teresa Magaña, co-founder of the Pilsen Arts & Community House, borrowed the idea of handing out whistles from an activist in Los Angeles and has since helped distribute hundreds of whistle kits in Chicago.

https://www.wbez.org/immigration/2025/10/18/to-stand-up-to-ice-agents-some-chicagoans-are-arming-themselves-with-whistles]

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