A man seen repeatedly firing a gun in a viral video during a New Year’s celebration has drawn widespread criticism from netizens.

The video, which has been circulating on Facebook, shows a Filipino man cocking and repeatedly discharging what appears to be a firearm while welcoming the New Year.

The footage quickly gained attention online, prompting a flood of reactions from viewers—many of whom strongly condemned the man’s actions as dangerous and irresponsible.

According to posts accompanying the video, the incident was allegedly recorded in Italy. However, the exact location of the incident has not been officially confirmed.

In a follow-up post, the alleged original uploader claimed that the gun seen in the video was only a toy, attempting to clarify the situation amid the backlash.

Meanwhile, reports circulating online also claimed that the same individual performed a similar act during the previous New Year’s celebration on January 1, 2025, though this claim has yet to be independently verified.

As of this writing, it remains unclear whether the incident took place in the Philippines or abroad, and authorities have not released any official statement regarding the video.