+1 on Dakota.
I would Never sleep with loaded gun under pillow, but that's just me. I once heard of a guy that accidentally shot himself in head. I think he lived, but that cured me of even thinking of it. I wouldn't like the comfort of something hard under my pillow either. The nightstand or next to bed is certain though.
I've heard of people driving cars asleep on ambiean ect. Shouldn't be a problem handling a gun, but I wouldn't recommend it.
I'm a light sleeper, alarm sustem,two big dogs outside with attitude and the meanest, loudest bad tempered one inside. This cute little guy has drawn more blood from me than all the dogs I've had combined.