23 June 2013 (12:53 UTC-07 Tango)/14 Sha’ban 1434/02 Tir 1391/16 Wu-Wu (5th month) 4711

In China’s Shanghai Municipality, Baoshan District, a 62 years old factory manager beat one co-worker to death, then got hold of a gun and shot five others to death on 22 June 2013.  One of those killed was a security guard.

Another security guard and a cop were among four people wounded by the rampaging old man.   The man is director of the general office at the factory, and supposedly got into a fight about transferring equipment to another factory.

In China individuals are not allowed to own any long guns (rifles, shotguns, military type)!  You can own a handgun for hunting/government pest control  purposes only, and must get government license to do so.  Licensing includes background checks, which include checking the likelihood of family violence!

Gun training is required for licensing, and each gun must be registered with the government.  Ammo is also tracked.