i have a surefire combat light (the original police version) and a villager 18" pen knife.
Of course, there are dozens of other weapons, both real and safety versions, between me and the front door, so why I bothered to put something by the bed I cant say. Force of habit, I guess.
I wish I could have a gun here in Japan.
I used to keep a 22 ruger next to my bed. ( in Texas)
I know, it aint no hand cannon, but for me, being able to have a much wider range of options inside the house was important.
Especially if I make a mistake at 3 am.