I wasn't there, but I can't help think the powermongers in CA are trying to in effect invite the crooks back to finish the job on this guy because of someone's fragile ego?
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12762001/LA-father-gun-firearm-permit.html
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12762001/LA-father-gun-firearm-permit.html