go equipped

To carry tools or equipment specifically meant for carrying out a crime, especially theft or burglary. Primarily heard in UK. The burden is on the prosecutor to prove that the defendant went equipped. The judge said he was not convinced the man had gone equipped with the assault in mind. The prosecutor has evidence that you were wearing a bulletproof vest and in possession of a gun and zip ties at the time, so it will sure look to a jury like you went equipped.

going equipped

The act of carrying tools or equipment specifically intended to be used in a crime. Primarily heard in UK. The man was charged with one count of going equipped and one count of forced entry. He was sentenced to five years in prison, with six months suspended. This guy's got zip ties and rope on him. I think he could be going equipped, if you know what I mean. A: "If the cops catch us going equipped, we'll get in so much trouble, though." B: "That's why we can't get caught, genius."