Vince Ricci was not a victim, however, as he drew his weapon and fired several shots at the suspects. One fired back as they predictably fled, and no one was apparently injured.
But on Friday, the National Rifle Association released a video on X, formerly Twitter, that detailed the violent encounter. Ricci talked about the frightening situation as well as the aftermath in which the state temporarily suspended his concealed carry permit.
“After successfully defending my home and my family and my five-month-old child, California has now decided to suspend my Second Amendment,” Ricci explained.
“It was a quiet evening, and I was coming home from the gym. Two armed men, masked, hopped over the wall, ran down on me and the most terrifying part was, my wife and my five-month-old baby were on the other side of the door.”
“In an effort to protect my family, I drew my gun and returned fire. As a result of that night, the California government has temporarily suspended my ability to concealed carry.”
Ricci previously told Fox News Digital that Los Angeles County Sheriff’s officials explained to him that he temporarily lost his permit due to “yelling” at LAPD officers when they arrived.
He said he raised his voice because responders were not doing their jobs in the investigation. While berating officers is never advisable, it is not usually criminal and certainly does not warrant losing Second Amendment rights. Ricci’s actions with deputies could have resulted in scolding and advice to treat law enforcement with respect.
That’s one thing. But losing the right to concealed carry just after the justification of that freedom is on full display is a state overreach. However, for California in recent years, that is to be expected.
