CLAIMS bodyguards use fake arms so they can hold or have easier access to a weapon have re-emerged since the death of the Queen.
Eagle-eyed royal fans have suggested with the theory after spotting a bodyguard escorting King Charles whose hand appeared to be very still.
Why do bodyguards use fake arms?
High profile figures such as politicians and celebrities need bodyguards to make public appearances and ensure their safety.
They are always on high alert for any surprises which might threaten the safety of the ones they're protecting and some use this technique to be prepared for anything.
Some claim that bodyguards use fake arms when on duty.
The speculation rose after Donald Trump's Secret Service bodyguard in 2017 was seen strangely holding his little finger while walking behind the former American president and his wife Melania.
People took to social media to share their theories, including the fact that his hands looked like plastic prosthetics.
It was suggested that the reason for this was so he could hold a fully automatic rifle underneath his coat.
The most common type of rifle which they might carry underneath is a FN-P90, as it fits comfortably under the coat.
This sub machine gun is used by Secret Service Emergency Response Teams and can be loaded with 50 rounds of ammo.
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More speculation around the idea erupted after a bodyguard protecting King Charles appeared to have an arm that was very still.
Social media users were convinced the guard was armed and used a fake arm so they could discreetly access a gun.
Bodyguards are not allowed to carry weapons in the UK.
In other countries they could be armed with a hand gun, M84 stun grenades, which temporarily blind and deafen any attackers, and a Wolfeyes 320 lumen torch which is more powerful than headlights of a BMW car.
Which celebrity bodyguards use fake arms?
It is not known which celebrity bodyguards use fake arms, they would not want to reveal their secrets.
There has been speculation that just like Trump's bodyguard, Jeff Bezos' security protection also wear the same fake arms.
People commented on social media that the Amazon boss's bodyguard's hands looked like prosthetic plastic ones - and they also noticed that he was strangely holding his little finger in his other hand.
However, it is thought the finger-holding is a position used by bodyguards as it allows for quick action.
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