Aw man, I thought I was the only one that had that idea.
Only thing I'd add is that you should buy a rebel clothing loadout (GA, Pilot/CSAT Fatigues, Defender or ECH Helmet, backpack) So you won't have to worry about having a disadvantage in terms of armor.
Now the last thing I'd say to really help you out: Get more people together! Anyone with a bounty even worth taking most likely has some friends that'll kill you out at the vigi outpost. To ensure this doesn't happen, get some friends together to do the same thing, so you won't be outnumbered. Best part is the fact that now vigilantes are much more realistic: Catching criminals but still on the run from police (Because of their illegal weapon)