Italian Man Defends Self, Italian PM Meloni Defends Self Defense Law

AmmoLand ^ | December 5, 2025 | Dean Weingarten

[marktwain]

A homeowner in the Italian province of Rovigo used a firearm to defend himself from armed intruders in 2025.

The precise date has not been published. The Italian Prime Minister, Georgia Meloni defended the reform of Italian defense law, which has protected the homeowner from having his name made public. The law protected the homeowner from an intense investigation as someone suspected of using lethal force in an illegitimate manner.

During the Fascist regime of Mussolini, the Italian laws about self defense were made very restrictive. Controls on the ownership of firearms were tightened. Italy reformed its law on self defense in 2019.

The recent case involves a 68-year-old man who has not be identified. The crime occurred in Rovigo. An unidentified, masked, armed, home invader threatened the homeowner, and he responded with gunfire. At least two other suspects were involved. The homeowner appears to have wounded one of the suspects before they fled. Italian Prime Minister Meloni defended the homeowner’s right to self defense in his home.

From unionesarda.it:

“Defense is always legitimate.” This is how Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni commented on the case of a property owner in Rovigo who injured a burglar during an attempted robbery at his home and is not being investigated under the new self-defense rules.

The Mobile Squad is investigating the case: the incident occurred in a house in Grignano. Two or three bandits were involved, one of whom was wounded by a gunshot fired by the homeowner. The shooter, a 68-year-old, is reportedly not under investigation under the new self-defense law.

One of the first cases under the reformed law was that of Fredy Pacini, a 61-year-old shop owner who defended himself against multiple intruders. Pacini was investigated and named in public. Charges against him were eventually dismissed. The reformed law is popular

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; European Union; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: banglist; defense; europe; euroweenieland; italy; law

[marktwain]

Maybe there is hope for Italy.

[bunkerhill7]

She’s a gotta bigga meatballs and Melons.

[albie]

She’s a hottie!!!

[metmom]

One of the first cases under the reformed law was that of Fredy Pacini, a 61-year-old shop owner who defended himself against multiple intruders. Pacini was investigated and named in public. Charges against him were eventually dismissed. The reformed law is popular

I'll bet it's popular.