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Ditto. I work at home, and I always have it within reach or on my body (usually on my body).

I haven't had any real issues, but I've had times where I was glad it was on me when someone comes to the door uninvited or I hear something outside that is unexpected. The door in particular is key because I want them to know someone is at home, but I won't open it usually.

In a way, it almost makes more sense to carry at home than when out and about. I don't know the odds, but I would bet the odds are similar to whether you'll need it for self defense when at home during the day. Most day crimes likely happen at homes for the very reason stated above. I don't know this for sure, but I am hypothesizing here. Also, when you're at home, you're basically trapped vs. in a public area, there's usually multiple ways to come and go. Lastly, the last place I want to be unarmed when I need my weapon, is at home. If I'm in public unarmed, I feel better about my odds of getting away or not being the targeted individual, but at home... it's all me and my family who is the target.