“Firearm-centric” to me means that the bag has specific features for concealed carry, and that there’s a duty-sized pistol in it. My threat model is where I’m bailing out of the car and fleeing on foot from some form of civil disorder. If I never do that, great.

In addition to the pistol and ammo are things that I think I will find helpful in that sort of situation, including cash, water, food, rain gear, Heatsheets blanket, knife, flashlight, a Doug Ritter PSP, communications (phone charger, charging cable, ham radio transceiver, antennas), sun protection, trauma gear, regular first aid kit, multitool, and a few other things.

Unfortunately I frequent several dangerous cities. I’ve had to draw my legally-carried pistol three times in as many years. I’m happy to report that I have in each case deterred my assailants without needing to shoot. After two of these events I decided I needed a kit that would help me get away if my car got boxed in again. My hope is that I never need it.