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6. Fireworks secured, used, or displayed in conjunction withprogram and activities is unauthorized except where thefireworks display is conducted under the auspices of acertified or licensed fireworks control expert.7. The selling of fireworks as a fund-raising or moneyearningactivity by any group acting for or on behalfof members, units, or districts may not be authorizedby councils.8. Flying in hang gliders, ultralights, experimental aircraft,or hot-air balloons (nontethered); parachuting; and flyingin aircraft as part of a search and rescue mission areunauthorized activities. Tethered hot-air balloon flightsare authorized, and a flying plan must be submitted.9. Motorized go-carts and motorbike activities areunauthorized for Cub Scout and Boy Scout programs.Go-carting conducted at a commercial facility thatprovides equipment and supervision of cart operationis authorized upon submittal of a completed tour andactivity plan. Participating in motorized speed events,including motorcycles, boats, drag racing, demolitionderbies, and related events are not authorized activitiesfor any program level.10. Participation in amateur or professional rodeo eventsand council or district sponsorship of rodeos arenot authorized.11. Pointing any type of firearm or simulated firearm atany individual is unauthorized. Scout units may planor participate in paintball, laser tag or similar eventswhere participants shoot at targets that are neitherliving nor human representations. Units with councilapproval may participate in formally organized historicalreenactment events, where firearms are used andintentionally aimed over the heads of the reenactmentparticipants. The use of paintball guns, laser gunsor similar devices may be utilized in target shootingevents with council approval and following the Sweet16 of BSA Safety. Council approval means the approvalof the Scout Executive or his designee on a tour permitspecifically outlining details of the event. (However,law enforcement departments and agencies usingfirearms in standard officer/agent training may usetheir training agenda when accompanied with appropriatesafety equipment in the Law EnforcementExploring program.)12. Hunting is not an authorized Cub Scout or BoyScout activity, although hunting safety is part ofthe program curriculum.(The purpose of this policy is to restrict charteredpacks, troops, and teams from conducting hunting trips.However, this policy does not restrict Venturing crewsfrom conducting hunting trips or special adult huntingexpeditions provided that adequate safety proceduresare followed and that all participants have obtainednecessary permits and/or licenses from either state orfederal agencies. While hunter safety education mightnot be required prior to obtaining a hunting license,successful completion of the respective state voluntaryprogram is required before participating in the activity.)13. Motorized personal watercraft, such as Jet-Skis®,are not authorized for use in Scouting aquatics, andtheir use should not be permitted in or near BSAprogram areas.14. Except for (1) law enforcement officers required to carryfirearms within their jurisdiction, and (2) circumstanceswithin the scope of the BSA hunting policy statement,firearms should not be in the possession of any personengaged in camping, hiking, backpacking, or any otherScouting activity other than those specifically plannedfor target shooting under the supervision of a certifiedfirearms instructor. (Among the purposes of this policyis to prohibit adult leaders from bringing firearms onBSA camping and hiking activities or to unit meetings.)15. Parasailing, or any activity in which a person iscarried aloft by a parachute, parasail, kite, or otherdevice towed by a motorboat, including a tube,or by any other means, is unauthorized.16. All activities related to bungee cord jumping (sometimescalled shock cord jumping) are unauthorized.17. Technical tree-climbing with ropes or harnesses isnot authorized as an activity.18. Water chugging and related activities are notauthorized for any program level.KnivesA sharp pocketknife with a can opener on it is an invaluablebackcountry tool. Keep it clean, sharp, and handy. Avoidlarge sheath knives. They are heavy and awkward to carry,and unnecessary for most camp chores except for cleaningfish. Since its inception, Boy Scouting has relied heavily onan outdoor program to achieve its objectives. This programmeets more of the purposes of Scouting than any other singlefeature. We believe we have a duty to instill in our members,youth and adult, the knowledge of how to use, handle, andstore legally owned knives with the highest concern for safetyand responsibility.Remember—knives are not allowed on school premises,nor can they be taken aboard commercial aircraft.References: Boy Scout Handbook, Fieldbook,Bear Cub Scout Book, and Wolf Cub Scout BookThe online version of the Guide to Safe Scouting is updated quarterly.Go to http://www.scouting.org/HealthandSafety/GSS.aspx.33