I have a 10 year old daughter that knows enough about gun safety for me to feel comfortable around when we go to the range. I want to have a gun ready for unexpected guest and don't want to leave it in a desk draw that one of her friends may find. So I have a small safe that will keep the kids out, but that is about all. I really don't want to mount it to the wall or floor in my bedroom since any thief could easily just pull it out and I don't want to have to repair the walls or floor when we move.

So how does everyone else keep and gun ready to go for that unexpected knock at the door?