My early warning system is this little guy. As long as he's startled enough to drop his toy.
Bedside without getting up, is an FNX 40, but the 18.5" Mossberg 500 is against the wall within reach when my feet hit the floor.
I hope Captain's ears and sudden barking fury from being startled awake is all I ever need to use. But I was a Boy Scout (about 1970 or so), and I never forgot the motto......... "Be Prepared".

I hope Captain's ears and sudden barking fury from being startled awake is all I ever need to use. But I was a Boy Scout (about 1970 or so), and I never forgot the motto......... "Be Prepared".