I have never kept a gun under my pillow, too dangerous. I do always have one within reach though. Things had to change a little when we had the baby, I have to keep the gun out of reach of my 3 year old now. This means I have to roll out of bed and stand up to get at the gun.
For those without children I would recomend a cheap holster attached between the headboard and the mattress that would allow easy access without the prospect of accidentally hitting the trigger in your sleep.
For those without children I would recomend a cheap holster attached between the headboard and the mattress that would allow easy access without the prospect of accidentally hitting the trigger in your sleep.