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<blockquote data-quote="RockHopper" data-source="post: 3685495" data-attributes="member: 49099"><p>I question the logic of trying to use a long gun from bed. Maybe that's not the Ops point here, and you only want to have a long gun immediately available for when you've overcome the challenge of getting vertical from a position of being on your back. But having a long gun within reach of even a sitting position, may have you trying to shoulder said gun while perched on the edge of the bed. It's just my opinion...but keeping a gun within reach while sleeping is most likely going to result in you trying to manipulate said gun as soon as something goes bump in the night.</p><p></p><p>We shoot how we practice, so my question for those who do it would be...have you practiced that? </p><p></p><p>I have the same issue with loose tools on the nightstand. A flashlight or handgun just laying on the nightstand, unsecured, are just as likely to get knocked to the floor in the dark and become useless when moments matter. Or worse yet, fumbling with a gun in the dark, with adrenaline spiking could cause a negligent discharge with disastrous consequences. Scaring a meth zombie back out of your house is a good thing, but blowing your own toes off is not the way to do it.</p><p>I encourage everyone contemplating this to factor in as many variables as possible, INCLUDING <strong>Murphy's Law.</strong></p><p></p><p>Here are a few strong suggestions:</p><p></p><p>~ A securely fastened, locking retention holster will help to ensure a safe and successful presentation of your defensive weapon.</p><p></p><p>~ A weapon mounted light will enable you to identify a threat the moment your weapon is presented. </p><p></p><p>(I know many will struggle with this next one)</p><p>~ Retreat is the safest form of self-defense.</p><p></p><p> Having no obligation to retreat in your own home, doesn't mean it may not be the wisest choice. Retreat of any kind in the face of a perceived threat establishes a legal standing of "self-defense" over "defense of property". We all know which one of those concepts is easier to defend in court.</p><p></p><p>When I go to bed, my rifle goes around the corner to the bathroom. If something happens at night, in bed, my handgun is the first defender...but retreating further into my home nets me Jeff Coopers most sage advice. Those few moments it takes to get there (already armed) also give me several steps to wake up, get my footing and balance, and ascertain what the threat level actually is ...and God help anyone who actually proceeds into my bedroom.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RockHopper, post: 3685495, member: 49099"] I question the logic of trying to use a long gun from bed. Maybe that's not the Ops point here, and you only want to have a long gun immediately available for when you've overcome the challenge of getting vertical from a position of being on your back. But having a long gun within reach of even a sitting position, may have you trying to shoulder said gun while perched on the edge of the bed. It's just my opinion...but keeping a gun within reach while sleeping is most likely going to result in you trying to manipulate said gun as soon as something goes bump in the night. We shoot how we practice, so my question for those who do it would be...have you practiced that? I have the same issue with loose tools on the nightstand. A flashlight or handgun just laying on the nightstand, unsecured, are just as likely to get knocked to the floor in the dark and become useless when moments matter. Or worse yet, fumbling with a gun in the dark, with adrenaline spiking could cause a negligent discharge with disastrous consequences. Scaring a meth zombie back out of your house is a good thing, but blowing your own toes off is not the way to do it. I encourage everyone contemplating this to factor in as many variables as possible, INCLUDING [B]Murphy's Law.[/B] Here are a few strong suggestions: ~ A securely fastened, locking retention holster will help to ensure a safe and successful presentation of your defensive weapon. ~ A weapon mounted light will enable you to identify a threat the moment your weapon is presented. (I know many will struggle with this next one) ~ Retreat is the safest form of self-defense. Having no obligation to retreat in your own home, doesn't mean it may not be the wisest choice. Retreat of any kind in the face of a perceived threat establishes a legal standing of "self-defense" over "defense of property". We all know which one of those concepts is easier to defend in court. When I go to bed, my rifle goes around the corner to the bathroom. If something happens at night, in bed, my handgun is the first defender...but retreating further into my home nets me Jeff Coopers most sage advice. Those few moments it takes to get there (already armed) also give me several steps to wake up, get my footing and balance, and ascertain what the threat level actually is ...and God help anyone who actually proceeds into my bedroom. [/QUOTE]
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