You can count on it. Theyll even impersonate 2nd Amendment supporters and then start violent confrontations to pin it on them.
An excellent practical guide to deal with this is offered by Scott Lively, arch enemy of the virulent left:
https://www.scottlively.net/2020/01/15/scott-livelys-false-flag-prep-list/
Scott Livelys False Flag Prep List
#8 is particularly important. Identify the Antifa goons early. Get pics and video of them AND the vehicles used. Both will be useful later. If (when) violence breaks out the people who put up the money for them can be sued as accessories.
Or for other reasons.
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Thanks for the post. Sounds like some very good ideas.