Apparently I need to hope I don't ever get robbed according to gun nuts

[Gawdzilla]

(I also have a machete next to my bed and a knife in my purse)

I have a shotgun under the bed.  I figure, if necessary, that I can just pump it once then put it back and the would be, would be gone.

I prefer the blade, doesn't need reloading. I have a "small" collection of swords and knives. Some are kept in surprising places here.