Dossier
sonic weapons
Coverage of sonic weapons in the Nexus archive.
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- ‘We will never use them’: the California universities stockpiling AR-15s, grenades and submachine guns
California universities are acquiring military-grade weapons like AR-15s, stun grenades, and sonic weapons under a 2021 state law that permits such equipment for civilian safety. Students express concerns these tools may be used to suppress dissent rather than protect safety.
- California colleges reveal their military weapons stockade after CalMatters investigation
California public colleges and universities are found to possess military-grade weapons like AR-15s and sonic devices, but an investigation reveals inconsistent compliance with state laws requiring transparency and public reporting. Some campuses delayed or omitted required disclosures, while others claimed exemptions for standard-issue equipment.