Editing Overview of gun laws by nation (section)

=== China ===
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Gun ownership in the [[China|People's Republic of China]] (PRC) is regulated by law. Generally, private citizens are not allowed to possess guns. Civilian ownership of guns is largely restricted to authorized, non-individual entities, including sporting organizations, authorized hunting reserves, and wildlife protection, management and research organizations. The chief exception to the general ban on individual firearm ownership is for the purpose of hunting.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sd.xinhuanet.com/qdzfw/2006-03/02/content_6359961.htm|title=中华人民共和国枪支管理法 (Firearm Administration Law of the People's Republic of China)|publisher=Sd.xinhuanet.com|access-date=18 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170501164353/http://www.sd.xinhuanet.com/qdzfw/2006-03/02/content_6359961.htm|archive-date=1 May 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nre.cn/htm/04/flfg/2004-03-25-10816.htm|title=中华人民共和国猎枪弹具管理办法 (Hunting Firearm, Ammunition and Equipment Administration Regulation of the People's Republic of China)|publisher=Nre.cn|access-date=18 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304094243/http://www.nre.cn/htm/04/flfg/2004-03-25-10816.htm|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Illegal possession or sale of firearms may result in a minimum punishment of three years in prison,<ref name="Chinadaily.com.cn">{{cite web |url=http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2007-04/21/content_856308.htm |title=China Reiterates Stance on Gun Control|publisher=Chinadaily.com.cn|access-date=18 February 2015}}</ref> and penalties for the trafficking of "arms and ammunition or other military materials to an enemy during war time" include life imprisonment.<ref>{{cite web |title=Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China |quote=arms and ammunition or other military materials to an enemy during war time |website=fmprc.gov.cn |access-date=13 October 2019|url=https://www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex/docs/ELECTRONIC/5375/108071/F-78796243/CHN5375%20Eng3.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221228092950/https://www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex/docs/ELECTRONIC/5375/108071/F-78796243/CHN5375%20Eng3.pdf|archive-date=28 December 2022}}</ref>

====Hong Kong and Macau====
In [[Hong Kong]] and [[Macau]], gun ownership is tightly controlled and possession is mainly in the hands of law enforcement, military, and private security firms (providing protection for jewelers and banks). Under Section 13 of Cap 238 Firearms and Ammunition Ordinance of Hong Kong, a license is required for unrestricted firearms and ammunition.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.police.gov.hk/ppp_en/04_crime_matters/cpa/cpa_at_01.html |title=Hong Kong Police Force – Advice for Tourists |publisher=Police.gov.hk |access-date=2014-04-19}}</ref> A license may be issued after a rigorous process to check for criminal records or a history of mental illness. License holders may store other firearms at home in a locked box, but ammunition must be kept at different premises.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hklii.org/hk/legis/en/ord/238/s13.html |title=CAP 238 FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION ORDINANCE s 13 Possession of arms or ammunition without license |publisher=Hklii.org |access-date=2014-04-19}}</ref> Only fully automatic firearms appear prohibited; those found in possession without a license could be fined at level 6 of the standard scale<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/2019/er6!en |title=Editorial Record (E.R. 6 nof 2019) – e-Legislation Public Ordinance (Cap. 614) |publisher=elegislation.gov.hk|access-date=2020-05-02}}</ref> ("Maximum fine of HKD $100,000") and face imprisonment for up to 14 years.<ref>{{cite web |title=Safe Use of Air Guns |url=https://www.police.gov.hk/ppp_en/11_useful_info/licences/airgun_txt.html |website=Hong Kong Police Force |access-date=13 October 2019}}</ref>