Originally Posted by hrdwareguy

This is a non-issue for responsible gun owners. I keep a loaded .45 and a loaded .380 in the closet which is very close to the bed.

I have 3 kids ranging from 5 to 9, all 3 of them have been taught gun safety and that guns are not toys. They know to leave the guns alone. Having guns in the house just means you teach your kids about them when they are young so they are not a big mystery and something they want to play with when you are not looking. Problem solved.

As far as actually on the nightstand....I have the latest Wheel of Time book I could hurl across the room at someone.