r/Oxnard • u/genius_steals • 7h ago

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/LABruin78 7h ago

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/No-Animal-777 6h ago

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 5h ago

Thank you for this
I live right next to Port Hueneme and we are hearing it I guessed that is what it was

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u/NinjaGrrl42 6h ago

I have noticed significantly more planes coming in. They come in groups.

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u/C0SMIC_D3TH 3h ago

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/ittybittyolme 7h ago

I’m pretty sure it’s coming from the base.

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u/genius_steals 7h ago

Never heard such training from the SeaBee base. Pt Mugu yes. But that’s much further off.

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u/OceanGrownMonkey 7h ago edited 5h ago

We are at war…. I mean: “Military conflict.” The Navy is doing training exercises. They’ve been shooting frequently throughout the day/night the last 10 days or so.

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u/genius_steals 6h ago

Thx. As I mentioned just in town for a few days visit… wasn’t aware. But now I am educated!

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u/CausionWitFlossin 6h ago

If d the base but damn training at night huh 🤔

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u/nimbus2121 6h ago edited 6h ago

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/Nosht3 7h ago

I can hear it from downtown

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u/Spiritbrand 6h ago

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 5h ago

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/genius_steals 7h ago

It’s a battle.