Always! Often with 2 or 3 pistols, too. (My wife's got one!)
Yes, when you own firearms you always have to come home, 'carefully'! Whenever we approach the house I begin to scope out the property from, at least, 100 yards out. Before we park, the seat belts are already removed; the interior dome light is deliberately turned off; and, the engine isn't shutdown until after the vehicle's doors are opened.
(My next door neighbor was attacked and shot last year. I had some trouble, too; but, I was luckier than him. It should be; it used to be; but, it isn't the best of neighborhoods, anymore.)
We don't go up the walkway together in order to approach the front door; instead, we move separately. Upon arrival home, and especially at night, I'm always on high alert. Were we to be attacked, we have several pre-selected spots that could be used as cover.
I, also, know where all the places are that an attacker might try to hide! As we move forward my eyes will constantly range from one spot to the other. After the front door is unlocked if I don't see, at least, one of the cats standing there waiting for us, then, I KNOW I've got a problem! Which is, 'Why' the Pitbull is usually with us in the truck; and, I like to send her in first, anyway!
Perhaps it should be added that there is no such thing as being 100% safe. My neighbor owned a gun. He, also, had: a large guard dog, motion detectors, and outside security lights; but, he got shot anyway, and will now be carrying two of those 9mm slugs with him for the rest of his life.
What did he do wrong? He got comfortable and tended to put his guard down when he was at home. He also left a large, first floor, dining room window open; and, at 1:30 in the morning, that's what almost got him killed!
It's been about a year now; and, whoever shot him has, yet, to be caught. Not a good situation!