Yeah...I have a .45 semi-auto in the top drawer of an old roll top desk that sits by my back door for banana trees too. Smart man
My chihauhua , taco, is our alarm. I have a .357 mag in my pistol case next to my bed. My wife has her .38 with her everywhere she goes. I think were covered. On the other hand , I wouldn't mind seeing if the 12 years of karate was a waste of money or not.