I hold my weapon with the ejection port facing down. I manipulate the slide with my left hand, cuping the ejection port to catch the round. I lock the slide back with my right thumb. Then I use the procedure I learned while in the service, to make sure it's safe and clear. I push the weapon out, I see light through the barrel. That lets me know the chamber is empty. I then bring the weapon to my chest, to make sure the mag has been droped. I do that 2-3 times.