Q&A for How to Become a Vigilante

Martial arts is both non-suspicious and an easy way to learn. Boxing and weaponry lessons are useful too. And make sure you're fit. Train yourself to run, cycle, swim, parkour, and exercise your body mercilessly.

The worst could be assault and battery, or obstruction of the law. The most minor could be a parking ticket, or harassment.

Start with things to strengthen your abs and leg power, then move on to more difficult exercises, which test your power a little more, to give you that push you need for detaining.

That's up to you, but it would have to be someone you really trust that you're sure won't tell anybody else.

Oliver Queen says: "Remember, the goal is not revenge, you can let it drive you, but keep in mind a vigilante's job is to pick up the slack left behind by authorities."

Hopefully you'll never be confronted by the police. But if you are and he start questioning you, just tell him you are being a good Samaritan, that your intentions were non-lethal and you are just trying to help. Being a vigilante is risky because the law can take it both ways, either appreciating what you're doing or thinking you're insane. So becoming a vigilante is going to have it's risks.

It would be a good idea as an extra layer of protection, but you should hone your reflexes and fighting skills so it isn't needed. If you know where to get it, Kevlar would be a better choice to offer some protection against firearms. Of course, if you start roaming around wearing Kevlar and claiming self defense, nobody much will believe you unless it's wartime.

There's a different between functional, comfortable disguises, and play costumes. You don't need a costume no, but you do need something to cover your face and support you out there. Wear something warm, comfortable, safe, and above all, whatever feels right to you.

Yes. If you stay there, you may be treated as one of the criminals and arrested, rather than being treated as a hero.

Mainly urban areas with high crime rate (e.g. NYC, Miami, Chicago, Los Angeles, etc.). Start out with small crime, such as the occasional drug deal or theft -- then work your way up to the more serious crimes as you become more experienced.

YES YES YES! You must be quick and efficient. If someone were to hear or see the commotion, or if the victims buddies were nearby, speed is absolutely necessary. Be sure to also have a form of transportation if fleeing on foot would be a bad idea.

Why not? Find maybe an abandoned warehouse or someplace nobody will be going to for a while. Your house may suffice at first, but if someone were to visit and see the weapons and stuff, you'd be screwed.

It is unfavorable, but you should help whenever you see crime happening randomly.

That wouldn't be a good idea because if the criminal has a gang that could hunt you down by car, you would be found in a second.

Click "respawn." If that's not an option, try to get away from the fight as quickly as possible, and try to fix your wounds by yourself. It isn't recommended to call for hospital since it would seem suspicious; ask a close friend to help fix you up if you can't fix yourself up.

If you participate in vigilante activity, the police will automatically assume the worst about you due to already having a record.

Not really, mainly because of the large size. If you're looking for a silent long range weapon, you have blowguns, air pistols, slingshots, .22 CB (not 100% silent). And also, it can be very hard to purchase a decent compound bow and arrows while keeping it 100 percent off the books. If the officials start investigating and see your transactions, you could get landed in deep issues, including intent to commit harm.

Yes, being a vigilante is about the people. If you steal, you're just a filthy criminal.

You could, but you wouldn't want anyone to know about your vigilante activities. If you get caught you could lose your job and maybe even go to jail.

Using a name like that might get people confused, they will be looking out for someone dressed as the Flash. And you're supposed to be doing this to fight crime, not get attention or recognition. There is also the chance you would be sued by DC Comics.

Hand weapons like a bat or baton or if you want be creative, you could make your own weapon. Just no guns.

If they have killed someone with a weapon, call the cops. It's best to not get involved in cases like this. Maybe follow him and get the cops to his location.

Then you shouldn't be a vigilante, instead you should be hunted by one - you also shouldn't watch so many movies.

I would say a conventional baton, like the one from Watch Dogs.

Use something fast yet easy to use. Something like a motorbike would be acceptable for cover. Of course, the whole idea of being a vigilante is somewhat ridiculous, so take this all with a pinch of salt.

You could, but this is unnecessary and expensive. If you wish to do so, be sure that the device/gadget is quiet enough so that you remain undetected.

It would be very helpful; knowing how to move in and out of an area with speed and stealth will help you stay safe and become an even greater vigilante.

None of us can answer that question. It really comes to the vigilante's opinion and choice (see the "Guys Like Us" mission).

No, take some real martial arts classes. "Arrow" is a fictional show.

No, because it may break down or not have enough stopping power. Even a factory certified BB gun would not be enough.