I certainly believe there are plenty of things that can be improved in training. However, in a supposed hostage situation I would imagine it is quite tricky to

I certainly believe there are plenty of things that can be improved in training. However, in a supposed hostage situation I would imagine it is quite tricky to know that this isn't a trick. How do you know this person isn't meant to disarm you and then someone else takes you hostage and now the situation is worse? EDIT: You are right, that was a poor example for this situation. I can't reply to you, but the only point I'm trying to make is that it is very easy to see this situation after the fact. But I would imagine it is next to impossible to verify some of these facts in real time with confidence.