Nightstand concealment

[ryan3030]

I don't have a drawer on my nightstand - but I keep a 1911 on my bedside table. I keep it in the clam shell case for the time being with the latches open so I can grab it relatively quickly if need be. This isn't fast enough for me.

Short of just laying the gun on the nightstand, what is the best option in your opinion? I'm looking at these: ZAP-291 - Diversion Books Hidden Storage Compartments For Pistols Set Of Two Books Anyone have experience with this? Or recommendations for something similar that works well? This is somewhat gimmicky, I know, but it seems like it'll fill my need.

I'd like to still keep it a little concealed, hence the need for the fake book and not just laying it on the nightstand.

Thanks!

 

[snowrs]

Hollow Book Safes & Flasks in Books HANDCRAFTED by SecretSafeBooks

These are the same concept except they use real books and probably would look a bit more real. Other than that I have no options.

 

[Fastmover]

Screw a FAST holster to the underside of your nightstand and presto instant hidden firearm.
FAST Holster

That way you can pretend you're in one of those cop movies where they have guns stashed everywhere.

 

[MontereyC6]

Crossbreed makes this one. Bedside Backup | Crossbreed Holsters - Bedside Backup

It goes between the mattresses and has a holster that sticks out the side. I personally have never tried or used it, but I like the idea, and Crossbreed is a great holster/maker.

 

[Shoots4Fun]

I made one of the magnets for behind mine.

Used a flat aluminum piece for the base, a few strong magnets and some heat shrink for the outside. Works great and looks ok. I keep getting better each one I make. I'll post some pictures if I can.

 

[45fan]

There was a product almost identical to that at the muncie big lots store the other day. I think it was $10 or $15 or so. Might be worth a look at the one closest to you, or even a Hobby Lobby. I keep my 1911 in a shoulder rig hanging on my bedpost (pointed towards the wall) and put it on or up if I am not in my bed. Concealment is not going to keep it safe from unauthorized hands or thieves, so If that is the reason for concealment, I would think about alternative storage methods.

 

[ryan3030]

There was a product almost identical to that at the muncie big lots store the other day. I think it was $10 or $15 or so. Might be worth a look at the one closest to you, or even a Hobby Lobby. I keep my 1911 in a shoulder rig hanging on my bedpost (pointed towards the wall) and put it on or up if I am not in my bed. Concealment is not going to keep it safe from unauthorized hands or thieves, so If that is the reason for concealment, I would think about alternative storage methods.

Concealment is simply protection from wandering eyes...like landlords walking through or maintenance people. I'm not prohibited from having it but as gun owners we know the less reasons we give people to question the presence of a firearm, the better.

 

[youngda9]

Are kids in the house? If not I see no reason not to leave it on the night stand. I would prefer something where you had to make more of a consious movement to get to it...perhaps in a drawer. Just so a dream or something doesn't find you half asleep with a firearm in your hand.

 

[ryan3030]

Screw a FAST holster to the underside of your nightstand and presto instant hidden firearm.
FAST Holster

That way you can pretend you're in one of those cop movies where they have guns stashed everywhere.

Do INGO members get a discount?

 

[Fastmover]

Not sure about a discount, but I picked up several of them at the Indy1500 a while ago.
They work great...want to buy more so I can have multiple stash points.

 

[Fordtough25]

My nightstand has drawers so I just put in the top one usually, there's a lot of great ideas here though!!

 

[Jubba]

I made one of the magnets for behind mine.

Used a flat aluminum piece for the base, a few strong magnets and some heat shrink for the outside. Works great and looks ok. I keep getting better each one I make. I'll post some pictures if I can.

I did the same thing but used a paint stick instead of the aluminum. In true style I also "painted" the stick with a sharpie. It cost me $5 and works great.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

I don't have kids... so I just leave the USP on by bedside table, and my 1911 on my bedside dresser. Girlfriend has her Taurus in her nightstand drawer.

We're well equipped, and have no worries of kids getting near them.

So far, for three years, apartment landlord and maintenance guy hasn't brought it up, and don't seem to care when I OC around.

 

[G_Stines]

Not sure about a discount, but I picked up several of them at the Indy1500 a while ago.
They work great...want to buy more so I can have multiple stash points.

I am that guy.... I actually planned it out, so that I am never really farther than 3 feet or so from one anywhere in my apartment...

Sidenote: I don't exactly trust a lot of my neighbors and am saving to move.

 

[lrahm]

If it is nighttime concealment, why worry. If some one came in at night, should they be there, no. My only concern about placing a weapon on the night stand is most people don't suddenly pop to life and are 100% awake. Too many cobwebs. There was a similar thread about this several months ago. One stated that he did. I am sorry most don't have that Jedi power. You need to place you weapon in sich a place that you have to physically do an act that will make you think that about what you are doing in order to wake youself up. Weather it is reaching into a night stand (like the original post) or to tak a step to retrive the weapon three feey away.

 

[Phil502]

Screw a FAST holster to the underside of your nightstand and presto instant hidden firearm.
FAST Holster

That way you can pretend you're in one of those cop movies where they have guns stashed everywhere.

does it come with the pretty doily too?

 

[Markedup]

You need to place you weapon in sich a place that you have to physically do an act that will make you think that about what you are doing in order to wake youself up. Weather it is reaching into a night stand (like the original post) or to tak a step to retrive the weapon three feey away.

I agree with you for myself.
I have my alarm clock positioned so that I have
to get out of bed, stand up and walk four steps
to turn it off, or hit the snooze. By the time I get
to it, I am usually awake enough to make a conscious
decision. Like "stay up dummy", you have to go to work
or Church.Having a hand gun within my reach while I am sleeping,
would be a unconscionable risk for me to subject my wife. My
gun is several steps away from where we sleep. I know I
am making the gun less available in a desperate situation.
I have not walked in my sleep for fifty years.

I remember sleeping with an M14 in basic training.

Thanks

Mark

 

[canav844]

If I want it concealed it's on my body, if I'm awake it's on my body, if I'm asleep it's in a retention holster in the drawer (or some days on my pants all loaded (light spare ammo wallet cell and keys in their usual place) and ready to go investigate a bump in the night or GTFO in a fire), if I'm asleep and we've got children around (none of our own, but family and friends do come to visit) there's a small safe under the bed, and a cable lock in my nightstand drawer. Spare holsters go in the closet with the rest of the clothes.

If kids are a factor in this, please lock it not just conceal it; I really DO NOT like hearing the child ND shooting stories on the news like I have been for the past month.

 

[lrahm]

I agree with you for myself.
I have my alarm clock positioned so that I have
to get out of bed, stand up and walk four steps
to turn it off, or hit the snooze. By the time I get
to it, I am usually awake enough to make a conscious
decision. Like "stay up dummy", you have to go to work
or Church.Having a hand gun within my reach while I am sleeping,
would be a unconscionable risk for me to subject my wife. My
gun is several steps away from where we sleep. I know I
am making the gun less available in a desperate situation.
I have not walked in my sleep for fifty years.

I remember sleeping with an M14 in basic training.

Thanks

Mark

That's the exact point. Stay safe.

 

[lrahm]

If I want it concealed it's on my body, if I'm awake it's on my body, if I'm asleep it's in a retention holster, if I'm asleep and we've got children around (none of our own, but family and friends do come to visit) there's a small safe under the bed, and a cable lock in my nightstand drawer. Spare holsters go in the closet with the rest of the clothes.

If kids are a factor in this, please lock it not just conceal it; I really DO NOT like hearing the child ND shooting stories on the news like I have been for the past month.

You are right, I don't llike hearing about them either.