Bed Side Safe

[NeenachGuy]

I know it's not a "safe," but at night I keep my gun right next to me on the side of the bed using the Ojai/Bedside Backup from Crossbreed Holsters.



The handgun goes back in the gun safe every morning when I make the bed.

[billped]

Not really what we are discussing here, more along the lines of how fast you can get to your gun while asleep if someone is trying to or breaking into where you live..

It was exactly what we were discussing in the posts immediately prior to mine asking about theft prevention. Strykeback can be accused of taking a minor detour, but it was relevant and I replied.

No, I didn't quote, I figured anyone reading the thread would navigate the ebb and flow of the conversation.

[Strykeback]

My apologies to everyone for derailing the thread. But everything everyone has said is extremely useful and im learning from your guys experience and opinions. Carry on.

[SoCalSig1911]

It was exactly what we were discussing in the posts immediately prior to mine asking about theft prevention. Strykeback can be accused of taking a minor detour, but it was relevant and I replied.

No, I didn't quote, I figured anyone reading the thread would navigate the ebb and flow of the conversation.

My bad.. I thought we were discussing a good safe to keep near the bed in case of a break in.. Whoops!

[RedFord150]

Homak small pistol safe for me, bolted inside a nightstand drawer. Current AA batteries are over a year old, still work fine.

http://www.homaksecurity.com/PistolBoxes.html

I unlock the safe when I get home, close it when I leave. The small safe barely fits my Ruger Speed Six with 2 3/4" barrel. Before you buy, check the fit for your gun.

[salazar44]

My bad.. I thought we were discussing a good safe to keep near the bed in case of a break in.. Whoops!

Yes.. we all have opinions, but you are correct. I would like to stick to my original question in my OP. Just what safe you are using and basically your review... pros/cons.

Thanks.. and all interesting stuff. learned some new safes and good locations for them!

[khw9mm]

I have the Homak that RedFord recommended. I've had it for almost 2 years and still haven't changed the battery. Only drawback is that it's kinda bulky for my nightstand.

I'm considering the FAS1 now. =)

[91 whiskey 209]

Someone should try and get a group buy on that fas1 safe going... We might get a good price if enough people are willing to buy.

[RedFord150]

I have the Homak that RedFord recommended. I've had it for almost 2 years and still haven't changed the battery. Only drawback is that it's kinda bulky for my nightstand....

My nightstand has a top drawer that is very deep. I bolted it to the side away from my bed so that it faces me. If I lay in bed and open the drawer, I am looking right at the opening.
The revolver fits in the safe with the barrel pointed downward. I have really had to train my wife to keep her finger out of the trigger guard until the gun is out and sitting properly in her hand. I am afraid that she will lift a loaded gun by the trigger and we have a problem.
These are all good observations.

[Patriotdoc]

+1 for a fas1 group buy that thing looks perfect!

[calif 15-22]

+1 for a fas1 group buy that thing looks perfect!

I hope I didn't step on toes but I sent the thread link to FAS1 via the contact page and asked for a group coupon or discount.

[SoCalSig1911]

I hope I didn't step on toes but I sent the thread link to FAS1 via the contact page and asked for a group coupon or discount.

Sweet! Hopefully they reply.. Keep us posted. I noticed a thread that they were selling for $189 in the fall of last year i think..

[edgalang]

The FAS1 looks like a cheaper, non portable version of the Titan.

http://www.titangunvault.com/gun-safe/titan-gun-vault

If I knew about it a year ago I might have bought it instead of this...

http://www.barska.com/Biometric_Safe-Biometric_Safe_with_Fingerprint_LocK.html

My barska is currently bolted in a closet shelf similar to what you'll find in a fancy hotel room. My install looks nice and professional, but still a PIA to get out of bed to open.

[Squid]

click my handle for a thread on "Locking Guns"

Many of the same issues, but different.

I sense people don't consider safe malfunctions/human error to be as bad as possible LG issues.

Plus, as some have stated here, what is to stop any 12yr old with a shopping cart from just taking the whole 'Safe', which could then be opened by any teenagers at their leisure?

I'd rather have a good Internal Lock that would take at least a very skilled and well equipped adult to defeat (if they wanted anything more than a paper-weight with a serial # and reward on their heads).


Plus, with a good Internal Lock you could have similar "me only" security when traveling, camping, etc.

Personally, being a heavy sleeper, I'd only have a locking gun in any situation like camping where I might be 'out'.

Please don't say "that is what your dog is for". Last camping trip all the dogs were completely fast asleep and slept through bacon being fried in the morning (I guess the horde of spazzed-out kids took a toll) ....not to mention becoming acclimated to 'strangers' stumbling every which way.

[JayTee_IsMe]

I feel like an awful gun owner now lol. When I'm home it's either on me or in the nightstand when I'm sleep. No time for waking up turning on the light getting to the safe and putting in a code. Lost too many seconds. When I am not home it's either on me (legally) or in the safe with the rest unless the wife is home then there's one she favors to shoot easily accessible by only her.