Does a katana really stand the gunfire? [video]

If you are the type who likes an action movie, you may have seen a number of ninjas often fleeing attacks with the help of their trusty sword, right? Remember that swords are used in all types of fighting, from those facing other swords to those that strike objects thrown at the poor ninja.

The point is that these objects include bullets fired from revolvers and even machine guns, and at amazing speed the guy simply protects himself with the sword, as if it were some kind of shield.

But the question that does not want to be silent is: is this possible? Would this kind of defense happen in a real confrontation? Can a katana, for example, block the arrival of a bullet? The video below shows some tests made to answer these questions. Watch it and then tell us what you think: