Bedside / nightstand drawer gun storage options?

[teddy12b]

I'm in desperate need to improve my current bedside pistol storage situation. What I've got now is an el cheapo tin container with a spinning wheel combination lock on it that is very thin. It's nearly identical to this: https://www.amazon.com/RPNB-Portabl...1&keywords=drawer+safe&qid=1605791933&sr=8-14

I like it because it's simple and doesn't take batteries, but I dislike that it is so shallow that I can't keep the surefire light mounted on my G17. I'd like to get something a little deeper, that works better. I don't really have any faith or confidence in internet reviews and would rather hear from human beings talking about what they've got setup and what they like about it or not.

I'd like to upgrade the drawer storage for my bedside gun.

 

[cbickel]

I am using a Safariland QLS mounting system to mount to my bedside table, then it goes away during the day. There are lots of duty holsters that work with that system. This makes it very accessible if there are bumps in the night. Also, it’s mounted on the backside so you can’t see it from the front. During the day, it’s sits in a Vaultek VT20i.

 

[drillsgt]

I'm not sure of your budget but i've been looking at this unit from Hornady. I have a wall mounted quick access in my walk in closet but was thinking of something even closer/handier.

https://www.amazon.com/Hornady-Rapi...id=1605793458&sprefix=hornady+,aps,627&sr=8-1

Amazon right now has a lot of options right now for good prices above and beyond what you have now. There's even some good prices on the Vaulteks which are usually pretty pricey.

 

[maxwelhse]

If you want to stay with the pistol safe route, I have one of these mounted in my Jeep and it's about the heaviest pistol safe I've ever seen. It's also plenty large enough for just about anything you want. Lights, spare mags, etc. I have no complaints other than initial purchase cost (and weight).

 

[42769vette]

I started using those magnets that go on the wall, and its the greatest thing ever. I put the magnet high enough that if you can reach it, you can use it.

 

[ljk]

Suppressed 19X in a Liberty Safe HDX-250, bolted to the night stand.

Change the finger print lock battery every 6 months.

 

[1nderbeard]

Hornady rapid access system is great. I have a 12 gauge in the closet just on the other side of the wall.
They offer pistol solutions, AR solutions, or shotgun solutions. Go with that, or something like it.
In a stressful situation, like a home invasion, your current system will be entirely useless (sounds like you already know that).

 

[teddy12b]

Hornady rapid access system is great. I have a 12 gauge in the closet just on the other side of the wall.
They offer pistol solutions, AR solutions, or shotgun solutions. Go with that, or something like it.
In a stressful situation, like a home invasion, your current system will be entirely useless (sounds like you already know that).

If I'm gone, everything is insured. If I'm home, due to location of the bedroom to any points of entry I have more time than most floorplans, but I definitely have room to improve.

 

[rotag84]

Under my pillow.

 

[treylagger]

We use an awesafe mounted in the drawers of our nightstands for when our grandkids are around. Most of the time my gun is on the leg of my nightstand attached to a magnet.

 

[sharpetop]

Within arms reach on the nightstand while sleeping and a yappy ass wiener dog, in his bed in the same room.

 

[Joniki]

Get a dog.

 

[Lacthaus]

If you don't worry about kids going through your room, you can get a cheapo Walmart holster and rig it to your bed frame. My side of the bed is against the wall so it's concealed from prying eyes and still accessible while in bed.

 

[drillsgt]

Midway has the Hornady Rapid Safe on sale right now with a two box ammo rebate as well.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1...-image-link&utm_campaign=cs-day1-hornady-safe

 

[gregkl]

Midway has the Hornady Rapid Safe on sale right now with a two box ammo rebate as well.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1...-image-link&utm_campaign=cs-day1-hornady-safe

I suppose these at too new to have real world reviews?

I'm not sure I like RFID,but maybe it would be fine. I would most likely just leave it open a bit (if I can) and just lock it when the grandkids come to visit.

I was set on a box with a simplex lock.

 

[drillsgt]

I suppose these at too new to have real world reviews?

I'm not sure I like RFID,but maybe it would be fine. I would most likely just leave it open a bit (if I can) and just lock it when the grandkids come to visit.

I was set on a box with a simplex lock.

You can do RFID, a digital code, or it has a key.

 

[throttletony]

i've loved my fort knox pb1 (pistol box), there are similar options from VLine.

 

[maxwelhse]

I suppose these at too new to have real world reviews?

I'm not sure I like RFID,but maybe it would be fine. I would most likely just leave it open a bit (if I can) and just lock it when the grandkids come to visit.

I was set on a box with a simplex lock.

Strongly agreed. I don't like electronic safes and I don't want to fumble with a key. If your budget goes up that far though, I really do like the one I linked earlier. Been in my Jeep for 4 years now, 3 of them with a leaky soft top, and it still looks like brand new.

The nice thing with the simplex lock and a real bolt is that you can leave it closed and unlocked if you want. That's usually what I do in the Jeep. Get off of work, unlock the box, drive home, take firearm in the house, leave the box open so nobody tries to cut it open.

 

[gregkl]

^^^^I think I'll go that route. Then I only need to lock when the grand kids come.