I think it depends on the gun and man or woman when carrying. I think a home issue depends on kids where you live. I do not and will not depend on dogs mine bark when they hear the wide but you never know. I figure 90% hand to hand i can defend my self my plan is mag full and locked in the gun properly in a psitol vault with a 4 button combo or a fingerprint or maybe a key due to some personal issues. I figure when i am awake i will leave it unlocked and handy then shut it when asleep. But i do not have anyone in my place. With moving i will have my own house the only people coming and going and only person every going in my room is mom and dad so leaving it up when i am up and home will not be a issue.
I got alot of good reponses to this post glad no one called me a dumba** for asking it.