Hold up

A hold up is a type of ambush where the attacker aims a gun at the target before they can get their own gun out. The target is then forced to surrender as they would be shot otherwise. The use of the word "Freeze!" when holding someone up is not uncommon.

There are three methods where a soldier can be held up. One of which is for them to hold up both hands in surrender, and, if the person holding them up has his/her gun pointed at the held-up soldier is held up, the soldier will beg for mercy and then shake his/her body to let loose any equipment of his/hers. The second method is, if the soldier is on the ground, the soldier places his/her hands on his head, and if pointing a gun at his/her head, they'll shake his/her hips to let go of any equipment belonging to them. The third method is to for the soldier to, if standing, freeze up in shock, and get down onto the ground to put his/her hands on his/her head.

During the Tanker Incident, Solid Snake held up Olga Gurlukovich shortly after her contacting her father, Gurlukovich Mercenary leader Sergei Gurlukovich.

Behind the scenes
Hold ups are often used to gain extra equipment from guards. Snake can leave with the guard still standing there as long as he does not see Snake leave. Guns without ammo can also be used for a hold up.

Doing this in Metal Gear Solid 4 upon downloading a trophy patch will result in the trophy achievement "Hands Up!" being unlocked.