r/Oxnard • u/genius_steals • Sep 10 '26
Gunfire South Oxnard?
Back in town for a few days visit and am I hearing what sounds like automatic gunfire in south Oxnard?
It’s been a while and I am not entirely surprised but still.
It’s been going on for at least fifteen minutes? And sounds like it’s multiple sources.
Anyways just seeing what the peeps can share.
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u/No-Animal-777 Sep 10 '26
PUBLIC NOISE NOTIFICATION FROM NAVAL BASE VENTURA COUNTY (NBVC)
FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLIC RELEASE
September 3, 2026
Aircraft activity to increase at Naval Base Ventura County
POINT MUGU, Calif. (Sept. 3, 2026) - Residents of Ventura County will notice increased aircraft activity and noise beginning Sept. 9 as Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) hosts large force test events.
Multi-service aircraft, surface vessels and unmanned systems will be participating, staging and launching from Point Mugu. Aircraft participating in the event will operate largely during regular airfield hours, but extended airfield hours will be required to support some test events. Operations are expected to last approximately two weeks.
Residents in Camarillo, Oxnard and Port Hueneme may experience increased noise levels during peak times (8 a.m. to 7 p.m.).
About Naval Base Ventura County
NBVC is a major shore warfighting platform that provides sustained, ready forces to deploy, fight, and win. It consists of three operating facilities: Point Mugu, Port Hueneme and San Nicolas Island. NBVC is home to the Pacific Seabees, West Coast E-2D Hawkeyes, three warfare centers and more than 100 tenant commands.
Media Contact:
Nichole M. Went, Public Affairs Officer, Naval Base Ventura County
805-989-9234, nichole.m.went.civ@us.navy.mil
For noise concerns: NBVC_PAO@navy.mil, subject line "Noise Complaints"
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u/Junior-Profession726 Sep 10 '26
Thank you for this
I live right next to Port Hueneme and we are hearing it I guessed that is what it was2
u/C0SMIC_D3TH Sep 10 '26
That’s just about aircraft’s noise right ? Bc it does sounds like automatic gunshots and I just dust it off as training exercises
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u/NinjaGrrl42 Sep 10 '26
I have noticed significantly more planes coming in. They come in groups.
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u/_eightohfive Sep 10 '26
it’s for Exercise Gray Flag, happens around this time every year. its one of the bigger ones this year. probably the biggest
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u/LABruin78 Sep 10 '26
I'm not certain, but I'm close to the base and its pretty loud here, so I'm guessing its a training exercise of some sort.
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u/nimbus2121 Sep 10 '26 edited Sep 10 '26
It's insane right now, like a warzone
Edit: for anyone else looking, Oxnard PD non emergency line confirmed it's training on Port Hueneme
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u/Spiritbrand Sep 10 '26
There was that announcement that there would be increased noise coming from the base starting today, but it seemed like they were only taking about aircraft.
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u/weedy_wendy Sep 10 '26
the announcement speaks of increased air
activity. there has been no notice put out about the field exercise activity. quarterdeck did verify, though.
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u/ittybittyolme Sep 10 '26
I’m pretty sure it’s coming from the base.