Are you saying you don't keep a round in the chamber of your service pistol? Are you advising a new gunowner that it's better to try to load a gun after waking from a sound sleep?
Are you sure a new shooter won't short stroke a pump shotgun?
As far as I'm concerned the only sound a burglar should hear is the word "Freeze" while I'm behind strong cover with the safety off and my finger on the trigger, the front sight on center mass. The word "Freeze" is only an option.
That is why I prefer the double action S&W .357 magnum revolver with two frangible ammunition rounds first up for immediate home defense. Point, double tap, assess the situation. Then go for the 12 gauge shotgun or other rifles and handguns if necessary. I still have four rounds of hollow point left in the S&W and another twelve rounds in two speed loaders for an unlikely extended gun fight. I can do it with either hand. My wife also has a S&W .357 magnum, so she is can use mine if necessary. Anyone unfamiliar with guns can point and pull the trigger on a double action revolver if necessary. I don’t want my first problems waking up in a bad situation being whether there is a round in the chamber or not and whether the safety is in the on or off position.
For concealed carry, I prefer cocked and locked double stack .45’s. But then I am wide awake and already assessing options and alternatives.