My computer bag is too heavy. And to be honest, it has a lot to do with the full-size 9mm (long range), .32acp (concealed carry), and .22LR (bug out) pistols. And the spare ammo. They have all-metal frames, so I could always go to plastic, but those can be so boring -- I already have a Glock IWB, and I think off-body carry is a good place for the metal frames.
I went to a light, carbon-framed computer a long time ago -- it helped a lot, but I can't go much farther in that direction. Should I get rid of the survival knife? I don't think I've ever actually used it. And the spyderco seems to do a good job. But FUCK. What's the correct 'tist move?
Should be running ceramic plates instead of steel. That being said I've got IIIA plates in my carrier right now. Pistols would still be the primary threat in this area and the total weight is 2 pounds. I much rather have the mobility and weight savings if we do have to get out in a hurry.
Although frankly criminal element is more of a threat in the near term. We were already told by County Police that the neighborhood had been targeted by well organized criminal gangs that have been breaking into cars and steeling garage door openers. We saw the same shit back in 2014 in the weeks leading up to the Darrin Wilson grand jury announcement. Criminal elements took advantage of the police's attention being else where to do mostly property crimes and commit theft in the neighborhood.
My plates are ceramic IV (not my fitness training ones) I have to wear my soft carrier for work everyday so I keep the rifle plates accessible to slip on over my shirt should I need it. I know they are supposed to be multi hit rated for most common rounds but that isn't exactly something I'd like to test so the thought of having 3a on as backups gives me some comfort.