California Campuses Hide Military Gear | Oakland News

California colleges are hiding a military arsenal—AR-15s, stun grenades, and sonic weapons—despite a 2021 law requiring transparency and strict justification. A CalMatters investigation uncovered widespread noncompliance, with schools like San Jose State and San Francisco State quietly stockpiling banned gear, even calling it “standard issue.” Community colleges were even worse, with no oversight system in place. Some campuses are now cleaning house, destroying unauthorized weapons after public pressure. Students fear militarization silences dissent, while leaders vow to reform—slowly, but surely. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/96f5a07e81bc6c0b