That sounds like a nice drawer setup! I keep my .357 Sig Sauer in a Gunvault wall mounted safe beside my bed. It stays locked during the day, and unlocked with the door open at night. I have a laser attached which is an awesome addition, particularly in a dark self defense situation. Like you I hope to never need to use it! But the plan is to grab the Sig and take a defensive position behind the bed. While my wife calls 911,  if time allows I will be pulling my Remington 12 gauge from under the bed. As has been said before, the purpose of a handgun is to get to your shotgun.