# Is your EDC your nightstand home defense? **URL:** \ **Category:** EDC\ **Created:** [September 16, 2022, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/is-your-edc-your-nightstand-home-defense/85224 "2022-09-16T22:41:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Buddha-In-The-Sun](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/buddha-in-the-sun/32/46405_2.png) [@Buddha-In-The-Sun](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Buddha-In-The-Sun)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2022, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/is-your-edc-your-nightstand-home-defense/85224/1 "2022-09-16T22:41:16Z")
I use my EDC as my home defense. So my thought is, why not use my EDC for all things? I go to the range 1-2 times a week and practice. My EDC is like an extension of my body. So what does everyone use for home defense there, EDC Or Other- If other, how often do you train with others? And is it a different platform compared to your EDC? A few links I read- [How often do you actually shoot your cc pistol?](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/how-often-do-you-actually-shoot-your-cc-pistol/20146/21) [Flashlight: on gun or in **nightstand**?](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/flashlight-on-gun-or-in-nightstand/16586) [**Nightstand** Pouch](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/nightstand-pouch/26811) ---
**Author:** ![RAYMOND45](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/raymond45/32/95095_2.png) [@RAYMOND45](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/RAYMOND45)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2022, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/is-your-edc-your-nightstand-home-defense/85224/2 "2022-09-16T22:57:12Z")
I use my EDC because I carry even at home but there are other options available for always with in reach. ---
**Author:** ![Robert1246](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/robert1246/32/39522_2.png) [@Robert1246](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Robert1246)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2022, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/is-your-edc-your-nightstand-home-defense/85224/3 "2022-09-16T23:00:06Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/dd_dev/original/3X/3/a/3a2e5b2f251b5e46d486fddc43115a47128ad609.jpeg) Nightstand pooch ---
**Author:** ![Buddha-In-The-Sun](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/buddha-in-the-sun/32/46405_2.png) [@Buddha-In-The-Sun](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Buddha-In-The-Sun)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2022, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/is-your-edc-your-nightstand-home-defense/85224/4 "2022-09-16T23:13:37Z")
i carry my EDC at home too-- until I go to bed. ---
**Author:** ![Craig\_AR](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/craig_ar/32/41679_2.png) [@Craig\_AR](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Craig_AR)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2022, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/is-your-edc-your-nightstand-home-defense/85224/5 "2022-09-16T23:17:28Z")
Yes, my double stack compact EDC is also my bedside. However, if my EDC were a single stack subcompact I might consider a full size with light for bedside. ---
**Author:** ![Nathan57](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/nathan57/32/37700_2.png) [@Nathan57](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Nathan57)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2022, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/is-your-edc-your-nightstand-home-defense/85224/6 "2022-09-16T23:30:47Z")
My EDC is in a quick safe in the bedroom quickly accessible. But the carbine in 5.56 is preferred. When it comes to immediately stopping an attack, handguns are weak and ineffective as a general rule. Shoulder fired are far more effective. Handguns are a compromise for portability and concealability, non-issues in my own home ---
**Author:** ![Calvin\_USCCA](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/calvin_uscca/32/32800_2.png) [@Calvin\_USCCA](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Calvin_USCCA)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2022, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/is-your-edc-your-nightstand-home-defense/85224/7 "2022-09-16T23:36:12Z")
I use my EDC as my home defense gun. I don’t usually carry it with a light on it, so I’ll mount the light on it at night and it’s ready to go. I’m looking at possibly purchasing a new AR in the next few weeks, so that will be available if needed. ---
**Author:** ![RAYMOND45](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/raymond45/32/95095_2.png) [@RAYMOND45](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/RAYMOND45)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2022, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/is-your-edc-your-nightstand-home-defense/85224/8 "2022-09-16T23:58:38Z")
My nightstand pooches ![20220724_152019](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/dd_dev/original/3X/b/8/b8bf68c12243b75553cb3f1061bf6aa162fa1bf5.jpeg) ![20220707_124119](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/dd_dev/original/3X/8/c/8c84d3be140c47cd1dc517695cdc57870a621aef.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Buddha-In-The-Sun](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/buddha-in-the-sun/32/46405_2.png) [@Buddha-In-The-Sun](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Buddha-In-The-Sun)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2022, 12:01am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/is-your-edc-your-nightstand-home-defense/85224/9 "2022-09-17T00:01:10Z")
Nightstand dog ![20220909_154010](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/dd_dev/original/3X/8/a/8ab9fdb8aecc07a128063519fc85035e1e8c6895.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Karacal](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/karacal/32/146742_2.png) [@Karacal](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Karacal)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2022, 3:27am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/is-your-edc-your-nightstand-home-defense/85224/10 "2022-09-17T03:27:51Z")
Are they recharging?😉 ---
**Author:** ![Bill170](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bbce88/32.png) [@Bill170](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Bill170)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2022, 4:18am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/is-your-edc-your-nightstand-home-defense/85224/11 "2022-09-17T04:18:38Z")
We have that exact same ramp as in your picture for our little dog. He is older and has problems getting up to the bed. The ramp helped him alot. ---
**Author:** ![Zavier\_D](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/zavier_d/32/13235_2.png) [@Zavier\_D](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Zavier_D)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2022, 4:50am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/is-your-edc-your-nightstand-home-defense/85224/12 "2022-09-17T04:50:45Z")
My EDC is on my nightstand, but AR-15 is in the cubby between nightstand and bed. Battle belt and MOLLE plate carrier plus eyes and ears on dresser. Time to get ready less than 1 minute. ---
**Author:** ![BRUCE26](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/bruce26/32/111546_2.png) [@BRUCE26](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/BRUCE26)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2022, 5:16am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/is-your-edc-your-nightstand-home-defense/85224/13 "2022-09-17T05:16:11Z")
EDC under my pillow, I have access to a 12ga. shotgun and a larger caliber high capacity pistol in a throw on pouch and ears. We have a watchdog who will alert us and strong locks on all reinforced doors and windows, motion sensors and lights cover the property. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![BeanCounter](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/beancounter/32/173526_2.png) [@BeanCounter](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/BeanCounter)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2022, 6:14am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/is-your-edc-your-nightstand-home-defense/85224/14 "2022-09-17T06:14:46Z")
Yes, EDC moves from IWB holster to pocket holster under the pillow. ---
**Author:** ![Karacal](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/karacal/32/146742_2.png) [@Karacal](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Karacal)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2022, 6:17am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/is-your-edc-your-nightstand-home-defense/85224/15 "2022-09-17T06:17:27Z")
I put a steel plate in a pillow next to mine​:wink:😀 ---
**Author:** ![Todd30](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/todd30/32/40525_2.png) [@Todd30](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Todd30)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2022, 6:25am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/is-your-edc-your-nightstand-home-defense/85224/16 "2022-09-17T06:25:01Z")
My EDC is on the night stand every night right next to my flashlight. I have my mag holder right next to the gun. I do not have any little kids at home anymore, so I do not have to worry about that! I have considered having my AR next to the bed since it is a 45 ACP with a silencer, but I train and practice with my EDC which is a .45 1911 and that is why I have it available. That just made more sense to me to utilize it. ---
**Author:** ![Karacal](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/karacal/32/146742_2.png) [@Karacal](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Karacal)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2022, 8:46am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/is-your-edc-your-nightstand-home-defense/85224/17 "2022-09-17T08:46:20Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/dd_dev/original/3X/f/6/f6e1c9be7e5d980842e7ebe92bae18b59e1d0542.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Sinbad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Sinbad](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Sinbad)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2022, 11:32am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/is-your-edc-your-nightstand-home-defense/85224/18 "2022-09-17T11:32:43Z")
I have a quick access bedside safe. My EDC goes into that when I take it off before I go to bed. That safe has a spare mag for my EDC, and a couple other pistols as well as rifle mags (AR and .22LR) if the whole family needs to fight off a hoard of zombies. It’s hard to argue with @Nathan57 (on just about anything, really). And I agree with his pistol versus rifle stuff above. However, I am in a similar place as @Todd30 regarding what I have trained and practiced with: primarily pistols. I personally will still grab a pistol to defend my home simply because I have no training behind a rifle (yeah, I know. I need to fix that.) I have contemplated a battle belt or even plate carrier vest for a home defense setup. However, I haven’t gone that route. I have flashlights pretty much everywhere. ---
**Author:** ![Shamrock](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/shamrock/32/24612_2.png) [@Shamrock](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Shamrock)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2022, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/is-your-edc-your-nightstand-home-defense/85224/19 "2022-09-17T14:33:05Z")
Mine are different though functionally they are the same and I have the sights set up the same as well. This lets me switch between them seamlessly. I carry a smaller pistol for EDC because the work and activities I do are much more comfortable with them and I occasionally must pocket carry when wearing a pack with a hip belt. I prefer a somewhat larger pistol for home use which always has an extended capacity magazine loaded in it and ready to go. I think a rifle does have significant advantages but it also has some disadvantages. I stated why a pistol is my preferred HD tool over in the why not a rifle thread. ---
**Author:** ![Marrio](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/marrio/32/83127_2.png) [@Marrio](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Marrio)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2022, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/is-your-edc-your-nightstand-home-defense/85224/20 "2022-09-18T16:03:01Z")
Nightstand Pooch! ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/dd_dev/original/3X/0/1/01d3df13ea7178723e3993b86bc2415af9b6045c.jpeg) [Next page](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/is-your-edc-your-nightstand-home-defense/85224.md?page=2)