My shoe rack isn't a typical nightstand; however, it serves both as a nightstand and a place for shoes.

Besides things others have already mentioned, I have:

old pair of sneakers and a pair of leather gloves in a Ziploc bag.

Why? I once read this as earthquake country advice. When the Big One (as we call it in California) comes, there may well be broken glass scattered EVERYWHERE, and one would not want to stir from bed without hand and foot protection.

I have put window film on the window right over my bed, but of course I've never actually tested it...

Good thread, lots of good ideas above. Needs can be different for most everyone. All of us have our own issues whether they are personal, medical or where we live and hazards we could/should expect.

I’m also in CA so earthquakes are always a potential immediate threat. Other locations may have tornados. Wildfires here and hurricanes elsewhere are threats, but people may have days to plan or evacuate. EQ’s and tornados are immediate so preps should be made accordingly.

That said, the #1 thing for me is a AAA LED flashlight with a moonlight mode. I use it to read the clock. The clock does not have an illuminated LCD display so a flashlight is needed to see it. I like it dark and an illuminated clock provides too much light. Regardless, that AAA flashlight will get me to a bigger much more capable 18650 flashlight as well as even larger utility floodlight which can illuminate most of the house. Good idea above regarding shoes/boots and broken glass. I may move my boots closer so if needed, I don’t need to walk far to get them.

All that said, I don’t live near one of the major faults so even if the “big one” struck, this house should not suffer catastrophic damage. I’ll survey for damage, make sure there’s no gas leak and then go back to sleep. YMMV

May I ask what is the application of a spear?

In pre-modern times some samurai households did keep spears for the purposes of defense, but they were typically mounted in such a way that people could take them out of the house easily (i.e., near the main entrance, requiring awkwardly manoeuvering around corners). Long weapons like spears are for outdoor use. Indoor fighting requires short weapons. There are shorter "hand spears," but still they are intended for outdoor use. But if you're talking about a three-foot stick with a spike at the end, it seems more likely.

I always wanted a spear and now I have one. It´s that simple.Length of the spear is about 65 inches.
For CQB I have a gladius, a 12 inch rondel dagger, a 26 inch nightstick.

Respect.

Wanting a spear is reason enough! I have a buddy that's well trained in HEMA fighting, swords, spears, etc. It looks like fun but unfortunately since wrecking my right shoulder and having it rebuilt I don't have the strength or mobility to effectively wield melee weapons. I'm stuck with guns, I'm afraid.