Regulations and Ordinances, Together with a Statement of the Various Acts, Ordinances and Resolutions Concerning the Town of Salem, N.C., from 1856 to 1896 Page 5, Image 6 (1896) available at The Making of Modern Law: Primary Sources.

[Ordinances of Salem, North Carolina, Ordinances Concerning Fire, § 7. No person shall fire a gun or pistol for the purpose of sport or amusement, nor shoot or discharge any sling shot, or other projectile unless by written consent of the Mayor. Fine Ten Dollars for Each offense]