Good Afternoon To All,
As my signature line alludes, I am a principal of a school in a medium sized urban area. My school is 15 miles from my home. In the past the neighborhood where I work has participated in riots that have spread from the larger urban area immediately to the north. The last time this happened I was in a college located in the center of the riot. Although I eventually I made it home safely, it changed my perception of personal safety.
With the last few months bringing back similar memories from the past, I prepared a kit that would allow me to walk or ride a bike from my school if vehicle travel was not plausible. I have already stashed a bike at work. I have over-sized pants, a ghetto-gray over-sized hoodie, good shoes that don't stand out, gloves, bandana, boo-boo kit, some Cliffbars and water. I have been storing the items in a small backpack that can be worn under the hoodie. I also have soft armor that I normally keep in my office.
Now that those items are in place, I would like to add a weapon to the mix and try to move the IFAK, water pouches, Cliffbars, plus a Glock 17 and three additional magazines to my body. I would like the option of ditching the backpack quickly, as in giving it to someone to get away, and still have some small items to help get me home and keep me safe along the way. I am trying to stay away from a battle belt or anything that would defeat the low profile look of my clothing. I am looking for something that would ideally sit above the belt line, keep the items secured, not inhibit movement too much, and hopefully have some degree of comfort. While I love great gear, the likelihood of my actually needing this is small, so I don't want to spend 100's of dollars, but would if it is the best option (I know that is very wishy/washy).
I have looked at the Clutch, but it needs additional holster/mag pouches and the price seems to go up quickly. I have also briefly looked at the TRUSS.
https://specgear.com/product/truss-holster/
Although it seems a bit dated, I like the concept and it seems to provide a good combination of storage, support, and concealment. It also looks like the company might be up for sale or in transition to a new owner.
I was just wondering if anyone has a similar set up or some previous experience with a low profile carry system.
Hopefully I will just be able to jump in my truck and drive home, but I thought that the last time and it did not work out so well.
Thanks for any help that others may be able to provide.
Cordially,
Matt