The 4 Best Nightstand Holsters – Bedside Gun Holster Reviews 2023

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We like to think when we lay our heads down at night we are safe. In truth, we are vulnerable so many of us keep a gun near our bedside in case someone comes into our home with foul intentions. The nightstand gun is a popular name for this gun.

Still, any gun that isn’t in the hand or in the safe should be secured. Securing your nightstand holster in a gun is a safer alternative to just having it set there. With a holster, the gun remains protected from the outside and adds a layer of protection for your holster against children. The best nightstand holsters will secure your weapon and protect it, and here are four we recommend.

Fobus Tactical RBT series

The Fobus Tactical RBT sries are made for a wide variety of different handguns including popular firearms like the Glock series, the Walther P99 and the S&W M&P series. These holsters have the ability to not only accept your firearms but a light attached to your gun. Many holsters can do this these days, but Fobus is by far the most affordable option when it comes to carrying a gun and light.

A white light can be invaluable for a home defense situation as it allows you to identify and deal with any potential threats. Without a white light, you can never be too sure of what you are aiming at in the dark. This system allows you to easily see and deal with threats. The holster uses a very simple wrap around strap to secure the weapon. The retention device does not allow easy access to the weapon for children in any way.

The Fobus RTB system is made from lightweight polymer and is molded to fit the weapon. This simple design ensures the weapon is secure and protected from whatever is tossed at it. The polymer material will also prevent the metal of the gun from scratching or harming your bedside furniture. It’s one of the best nightstand holsters period.

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Jotto Gear Quick Access Handgun Holster

The Jotto Gear Quick Access handgun holster is not the kind of holster you’d wear on your belt. Instead, it is a combination of both a safe and a holster. It holds the firearm with the pistol grip exposed for safe and easy drawing but is made entirely from metal. The Jotto Gear holster can lock via key and can be rapidly unlocked when necessary. Once locked in, no one can remove your firearm without a torch and a hammer.

The Quick Access portion of the safe allows you to easily and safely draw your weapon when needed. Simply unlock it and press upwards on the holster, then draw your weapon. This holster can be sat on top of, in, or even bolted to your nightstand. This simple option allows users to prevent even the most determined of unauthorized users. The system can be mounted either horizontally underneath your nightstand or vertically along the side.

The interior of the Jotto Geat holster (see full specs) is lined with soft silicon to prevent it from damaging or scratching the finish on your weapon. This system also prevents dirt and debris from getting to your weapon’s internals. Never worry about your nightstand gun again with the Jotto Gear holster. It’s one terrific bedside gun holster.

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Galco Miami Classic

The Miami Classic holster system is the premier should rig. It’s designed for most popular firearms and can carry anything from a subcompact to a full sized Glock 17. The system uses a simple thumb snap to hold the weapon in place. The leather encloses most of the weapon and protects it from damage and the elements.

Why is a shoulder holster a good option for a nightstand gun? Simply put, if you have to confront an attacker inside your home you probably won’t have the best pants on. Shorts, boxers, PJs or a robe do not hold a gun or spare ammo well. A shoulder holster can go right on your body without any kind of belt. This allows you to have not just a holster to store your firearm when necessary, but a method of carrying two additional magazines.

This system is very easy to use regardless of what you are wearing or lack of what you are wearing. The Galco Miami classic (see full specs) can be tuned to fit most users comfortably and can be put on very rapidly when necessary. The Galco Miami is a durable system that retains the weapon well while protecting it. Though probably what you’re expecting, it’s still a strong contender for the best nightstand holster on the market.

Galco Miami Classic Vertical Shoulder Holster

Bull Dog Cases Holster

Sometimes the best way to secure something is to make it invisible to prying eyes. The Bull Dog Cases Cell phone holster is one such method. Designed to look like a cell phone case this ingenious system allows the user to effortlessly hide a small firearm in plain sight. While it looks like it’s designed for a cell phone, it’s capable of concealing a firearm.

Designed for deception this holster is perfect for both concealed carry and home defense. When set on the nightstand, no one is the wiser that it carries the means to defend yourself. The Bulldog case is designed to handle a single stack 9mm or smaller handgun (like the Ruger LCR). If your concealed carry gun is the same as your home defense gun, this is perfect.

The case fully enshrouds the weapon and protects it from both prying eyes and anything else tossed at it. The ballistic nylon is tough and resistant to the elements and is water resistant. This deceptive holster is an excellent way to both conceal carry and to store a gun bedside. Hands down, if you have smaller gun, it’s one of the best nightstand holsters.

Nightstand Guns

Keeping a weapon at hand at all times means you take responsibility for your safety seriously Inside your home is no different. You should be ready, willing, and capable of defending yourself at any time against any threat. A nightstand holster allows you to sleep at night knowing you can defend yourself from an attacker and at the same time maintain a safe home where there isn’t easy access to a firearm. A nightstand holster prevents anything from accidentally getting in the trigger guard and setting the firearm off. It’s a cheap and effective means to defend your home and family. Good luck!

  • Owner of Reloaderaddict.com, Boyd Smith is a major handgun enthusiast, and although he owns Glocks, he prefers the revolving wheel type. His go-to guns are a Smith & Wesson 642 Performance Center for carry and a Ruger GP100 in the nightstand biometric safe (he has kids). He loads both revolvers with old-school 148-grain Federal Gold Medal .38 wadcutters. It’s OK if you think he’s a wimp. Email him.

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