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I am about 50/50 as far as carrying at home. It is pretty easy to do since you don't need to worry about concealment in your own home, although I will make sure my shirt covers the OWB holster and gun before opening the door. I usually try to put the holster on in the car before I come in the house and then put the gun in the nightstand safe when I go to bed.

For those times where I am not carrying, I walk to the front door and look at who is there (I have windows beside the door). If it is a stranger, then I will need to put the dogs in the nearest room before opening the door, and while there I grab a handgun, preferable something small enough to keep behind my back while I talking with the visitor.

I don't have a shelf or a place to put a small nightstand type table near the door, but if I did, I would probably just put a small handgun safe on it, or better yet in a drawer. No need to raise any questions, and you would still have ready access if needed.