Great thread--this is a real service to your readers. If I could offer one suggestion, I would say that a version of ru4scuba's comments would be a good addition to your maxims. Maybe something like "Always keep your weapon pointed in a safe direction."
2. NEVER POINT THE FIREARM AT ANYTHING YOU DONT INTEND TO SHOOT.
Your avatar looks strangely familiar...
Ahh, good point. It's become such second-nature to me that I forgot that you have to put it on half-**** first. I'd have remembered that if I had one near me, but my college doesn't allow CC.
You CC a SA revolver?
No. SIG P226. I was feeling a little lazy and didn't want to type "guns on campus." Bring a gun on campus, get a free expulsion. I know my SIG forwards and back because it's my carry piece, but since I only handle an SA revolver about 8 times a year, sometimes I get a little rusty on the handling (but don't worry, I still keep it safe.)
Ah, that makes more sense. SA revolvers are certainly very cool and have their place, but I never thought CC was one of them. And as a grad student I hear you on the campus thing. I don't live on campus, but I can't carry there. Unfortunately it is also about the most dangerous area I travel in and the place I'm most likely to need my CCW.