"Nightstand" Set Up (and too close for comfort)

[NSP]

Originally Posted by Spicy McHaggis

No holster. Guns are cocked and locked though.

My grandpa's brother lost half a finger that way. He used to keep a .38 revolver under his pillow with the hammer back.

[Hoser]

Originally Posted by Spicy McHaggis

Whatever gun I am currently carrying goes under my pillow at night.

Careful:
Officer shot by gun kept under pillow - Boston.com

[Mad Geek]

I have heard about several folks suffering hearing damage from keeping a pistol under their pillow.

Not sure this would work for me.

[Tom98915]

I saw on another website where a guy mounted a holster and cell phone holder on his side of his bed yet out of sight from someone walking in the room. I thought it was pretty neat idea since it was ready to draw in case of an intruder yet stored safely and the cell phone was handy so he could call for help.

I just might do that too since I have a spare holster.

By the way, the guy had no kids in the house in case anyone was wondering about the safety factor of curious fingers.

[Spicy McHaggis]

Originally Posted by Hoser

Careful:
Officer shot by gun kept under pillow - Boston.com

This is the reason I keep my Kimber under my pillow cocked and locked. I kind of knew where Gimper was going with his question on that one, so I mentioned C&L specifically. I think that officer, or maybe it was another similar story, had a Glock under the pillow and the pillow case or sheets were tangled up in the trigger and fired it. Odds are a lot better that this won't happen with my Kimber and even my HK USP (C&L as well).

[Mtn. Medic]

I dare not keep my pistol under my pillow.

Sleep deeply but usually one to toss and turn... A lot.

Think I'd look silly with the lasting impression of a 1911 pressed into the skin of my neck and left cheek.

[THE Gimper]

Originally Posted by Spicy McHaggis

This is the reason I keep my Kimber under my pillow cocked and locked. I kind of knew where Gimper was going with his question on that one, so I mentioned C&L specifically. I think that officer, or maybe it was another similar story, had a Glock under the pillow and the pillow case or sheets were tangled up in the trigger and fired it. Odds are a lot better that this won't happen with my Kimber and even my HK USP (C&L as well).

Personally, I would still be concerned that, since I too toss and turn a lot, the safety could disengage. I think if I were to do keep it under my pillow I would keep it in a holster. Just personal preference.

[PTL]

Originally Posted by The Gimper

Personally, I would still be concerned that, since I too toss and turn a lot, the safety could disengage. I think if I were to do keep it under my pillow I would keep it in a holster. Just personal preference.

Good point, Rico! Keep it in a holster. Less accident discharge.

[PHM]

Originally Posted by Hoser

Careful:
Officer shot by gun kept under pillow - Boston.com

I love the quote in the paper " the gun somehow went off" guns don't just go off because their owners are idiots, they go off when you pull the trigger. I keep my Glock 27 ready to go in my quick access gun safe in my night stand. I have a 1 year old that is very curious and cannot leave any weapon unsecured anywhere.

[emc002]

Originally Posted by PHM

I have a 1 year old that is very curious and cannot leave any weapon unsecured anywhere.

I have 5, 3 and 1.5 year olds running around the house, so most everything is locked up one way or another. Big safe with dial for what I don't need to access too fast, two handguns (wifey's and my carry upon going to bed) in a biometric safe downstairs, one in a biometric safe upstairs.
Shotgun in a very strategic and secure location w/keypad access.

On a positive note, my 5 YO is very well trained, and very responsible from his toy guns to shooting my air rifles or .17 HM2 or .22 rifles. (With me present of course.)
In fact, during one malfunction training session in my office, I lost a snap cap under a sofa or something. Couldn't find it for days.
Training a while later, my son comes in to watch another training session. While picking up snap caps at the end of the training, I grumble something about losing one.
He says, "I know where it is Poppa."
"Where?"
"Behind that chair."
"Why didn't you get it for me before?"
"Because, Poppa, I don't touch ammunition or guns without your permission!"

Boy did I feel stupid and proud at the same time!

[Bombard]

Originally Posted by emc002

I have 5, 3 and 1.5 year olds running around the house, so most everything is locked up one way or another. Big safe with dial for what I don't need to access too fast, two handguns (wifey's and my carry upon going to bed) in a biometric safe downstairs, one in a biometric safe upstairs.
Shotgun in a very strategic and secure location w/keypad access.

My setup is similar, but without the biometrics on the safe, and my shotgun rack doesn't always open with the keypad. What brands are you using?

[Rodsteal]

All this talk about home defense made me think about maybe loading the Benelli M-1 and keeping it in the safe. I had a few rifled slugs I used for pig hunting last weekend and just loaded them. Anyone have any idea how far a slug will go? I am wondering if my neighbors have to be worried? I know what they will do to a razor back.

I have a 6 round saddle attched to the side, the gun is 5 and 1. If I cant get the job done with 12 slugs...unless its Big Foot I am fighting.

[Bombard]

See The Box O' Truth #3 - The Shotgun Meets the Box O' Truth - Page 2

If you want to penetrate dense cover, slugs are the way to go. I have neighbors, so I have 00 in mine.

[emc002]

Originally Posted by Bombard

My setup is similar, but without the biometrics on the safe, and my shotgun rack doesn't always open with the keypad. What brands are you using?

Sturdy Safe on the BIG safe
Secure Logic biometric wall safes
Forget the keypad lock brand on the shotgun, but no malfunctions on any so far, just charge the batteries when they beep!

ETA:
Even though I don't have neighbors within 1/2 a mile, I still use #7 shot in my HD Shotgun. Plenty of damage with minimal penetration. Box O' Truth is great!

[Dan M.]

Originally Posted by Tom98915

I saw on another website where a guy mounted a holster and cell phone holder on his side of his bed yet out of sight from someone walking in the room. I thought it was pretty neat idea since it was ready to draw in case of an intruder yet stored safely and the cell phone was handy so he could call for help.

I just might do that too since I have a spare holster.

By the way, the guy had no kids in the house in case anyone was wondering about the safety factor of curious fingers.

I did that with one of the crappy holsters that come with XDs. It hides under the dust ruffle. Works much better on a bed frame than on a belt. Since all it has to do is hold a pistol in place, it fits XDs and Kimbers. I don't have any kids around either. It's for bed time use only.