Things that go bump in the night ...

[Cockney Corner]

Anyone (and I'm guessing the answer is yes) keep anything by, underneath or near their bed for those "Hang on, did I just hear someone creeping about the house?" moments. And if so, what?

I only ask because I keep a big old Maglite torch handy and was amazed when someone said I was being paranoid.

[Southpaw]

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Originally posted by Cockney Corner:
I only ask because I keep a big old Maglite torch handy and was amazed when someone said I was being paranoid.

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That "someone" would really think I was paranoid ... I have my trusty 12-g to keep me company

[Chaplain Wolf]

I guess I would be considered paranoid to

I keep my Glock 23 in the nightstand....

[PeacefulDragon]

I also keep a big maglite right by the bed. Also, a Glock 19 in a safe near the bed (in a closet very close).

[icecoldblueyes]

I have a 20g shotgun under my bed. It used to be right next to it, until I moved to a 2nd floor apt.

[CinaC]

I have a big maglite that doesn't work because I needed a hammer and didn't have one so I used the maglite instead out in the kitchen.

I also have a S&W revolver in the dresser next to my bed, next to a box each of .38 and .357 ammunition. Like the maglite, it doesn't work, but not because I used it for a hammer, but because no one told me "don't dry fire a revolver without empty shells in the cylinder" and the spring is broke.

I also have a katana propped up against the bookcase. That one works - no rust holding it into the scabbord or anything, and whenever I swing it around, it usually takes a big chunk out of something - the wall, ceiling, desk, my leg ...

[156]

I have a baseball bat. Oh, and my Siamese cat. She's evil.

[ateamer]

A Taurus .38 snubby, S&W 686 and Mossberg 12-ga. are all within ten seconds of our bed. Plus, I have practiced clearing our house quite a few times, both inside and out and know where all the cover is. Plus, the only quick escape is downhill through briars and poison oak, and then it's a couple hundred yards down the gully to the street. Go the other way and it's up the driveway and up the cul-de-sac, which can only be negotiated in hurry on foot, due to parked cars.

Now, for all that preparation, when the doorbell rings, I just yell out from the couch, "door's open, come on in."

[Southpaw]

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Originally posted by CiaJ:

I also have a S&W revolver in the dresser next to my bed, next to a box each of .38 and .357 ammunition. Like the maglite, it doesn't work, but not because I used it for a hammer, but because no one told me "don't dry fire a revolver without empty shells in the cylinder" and the spring is broke.

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Well, I didn't know this. My POV carjack weapon is a S&W Mod. 66 Boat Anchor and I dry fire it all the time I guess if it breaks, it'll still make a dandy clubbing device.

[Oregon Mike]

I keep my Glock 27 on the nightstand, but I'm such a heavy sleeper that if someone came in they'd probably steal the gun along with everything else and I wouldn't know until morning.

Mike

[Bill R]

On my side of the bed is a Glock 19 with M3 light and a Glock 26. On my wife's side of the bed is a S&W 469,cell phone and a Pelican MityLite Magnum Plus. Our dog is the alarm and would be the first responder.

[ 06-25-2003, 05:58 PM: Message edited by: Bill R ]

[Chief Wiggum]

I just have a claymore set up at the bedroom door with the clacker in the nightstand. Is that overkill?

[Tprspouse]

I have a state trooper laying next to me. What better protection is that?

We have guns, but not in the bedroom. We have small kids around.

[JKT]

Count me among the paranoid, too.

Glock 31 on the headboard, along with a Stinger.

Benelli M-1 Tactical isn't too far away, either

[oldgrunt]

I have a 12ga pump on my side and the wife has a 20ga side by side. I also have a .45 at the head of the bed. I would have to look to see what the wife keeps on her side for a handgun. I also have a great dog that helps me know if something is not right. We also have a plan. No kids home so that part works out great.