Both ways
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Not while IN the house, as I have my Sig P229 9mm (night gun) out on the living room table, within reach, watching TV or watching and listening to a DVD Concert. And I have my Sig P220 45 in my office on top of PC tower that is under my desk at easy hand-reach.
For any quick, or extended, front yard duties, along with the backyard, I carry either my Sig P232, or my SA EMP..
Ls