California state law permits public colleges and universities to possess military-grade weaponry, including AR-15 rifles and stun grenades, for the purpose of maintaining civilian safety. This law stipulates that campus police may only acquire such equipment if they determine that no alternative methods exist to ensure safety on campus. Concerns have been raised by students regarding the potential use of this equipment to suppress dissent.
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California Universities Acquire Military-Grade Weapons Under State Law
California state law allows public colleges and universities to own military-grade weapons, including AR-15s and stun grenades, for safety purposes. Students have expressed concerns about the implications of this law, particularly regarding the potential for these weapons to be used against dissent.
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‘We will never use them’: the California universities stockpiling AR-15s, grenades and submachine guns
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California Universities Acquire Military-Grade Weapons Under State Law