Man shoots himself to demonstrate that his bulletproof amulet works

A video circulating on social media shows a man in Africa allegedly shooting himself in the chest to demonstrate the supposed protective powers of an amulet he claims can stop bullets.

In the footage, the man fires a shot at close range and appears to walk away unharmed, with no visible signs of injury. The recording has sparked widespread reactions online because of the extreme danger involved in the apparent stunt.

The video has also raised questions about whether the firearm was loaded with live ammunition and whether the incident was staged.

The man’s identity, the exact location of the incident and the circumstances surrounding the shooting have not been independently confirmed.

Authorities have not provided information about the incident.