8. To unload pistol, being in any position, loaded:
Execute by the commands, Withdraw Magazine, Open Chamber, Close Chamber, Insert Magazine.
9. To inspect pistol, it being in the holster: 1. Inspection. 2. Pistol.
Execute, Raise Pistol.
To inspect the pistol more minutely, add 3. Withdraw. 4. Magazine. 5. Open. 6. Chamber.
To avoid accidents, individual men out of ranks, in barracks or camp will first Withdraw Magazine then Open Chamber whenever the pistol is removed from the holster for cleaning, for examination, or for any other purpose. Accidental discharges will not occur if the above rule is always observed, and failure to observe it must be considered a military offense, whether or not accident results.
10. Whenever men fall in ranks with the automatic pistol the officer or non-commissioned officer in charge will command:
1. Raise, 2. Pistol;
1. Withdraw, 2. Magazine;
1. Open, 2. Chamber;