Story of my life... I've been in and out of California since 1992. It's been like watching a long slow train wreck.
Saving graces: Most of these stupid rules are unenforceable, and I have friends/family in other states.
I'm now overseas until January, and I hope to move on this sometime early next year...
I'm still thinking BALCS panels with somekind of carrier, like several weeks ago:
https://www.beezcombatsystems.com/BC...ER-SSP-500.htm
I understand the problem of Level III vs. rifle rounds, but I find plates really unappealing vs. soft panels in terms of coverage and flexibility.