I am lucky, no kids in the house, the bedroom is the defense room. Next to the bed on my side is my dressing chair, it holds my pants, which I have everyday, a J frame smith, 2 reloads and 2 flashlights, as I use them in my daily routine, Rem 870 with surefire forend, 7rd mag and 4 rd side saddle, in the bed, Glock 17 with crimson trace and 28rd mag, model 649 with one reload, 2 feet away my 16" AR with flashlight and magcinch 2 x 30 rd mags, aimpoint always on half power. Change the batteries on my Birthday.
I can give multiple attackers a bad response. Rack the 17 and give it to the wife, I pick up the 870 and we are going to town hunkered down behind the water bed, which I believe will stop a lot of bullets if shot through. I also have 2 streamlight rechargeable flashlights in chargers mounted to the bed.
The vest Idea is a good one, my lifestyle permits my sitrep.