J. M. Meech, Charter and Revised Ordinances of the City of Norwich With the Amendments Thereto, and Statutes of the State Relating to Municipal Corporations, in Force January 1st, 1877 Page 178, Page 185

Abstract

Prohibited the discharge of any swivel, musket, fowling-piece, pistol, or other gun of any description within said city at a distance of less than "fifty rods" from any dwelling house, public highway, or street.Violators fined three dollars.