Pack 200 Pocket Knife Rules

Pack 200 recognizes that Cub Scouts look forward to using a pocket knife. It is Pack 200's goal that any interested Cub Scout learn how to safely use a pocket knife with his parent's permission. Pack 200 established the following mandatory policy for safe pocket knife use.

Cub Scouts may carry and use pocket knives ONLY when they obey the following rules:

• Knives may only be carried on outdoor camping trips, hikes or other approved activities ONLY when permitted by the Cubmaster or other Leader.
• ONLY Cub Scouts that have earned a Whittlin' Chip Card may carry and use a pocket knife.
• The Whittlin' Chip Card MUST be carried by the Cub Scout at all times when he is carrying or using his pocket knife.
• Cub Scouts may use their pocket knife only when the Cubmaster or a designated Leader is directly supervising the Cub Scout's activities. The supervising adult MUST NOT be involved in any other activities while supervising Cub Scouts' use of knives.
• CUB SCOUTS MUST NEVER CARRY THEIR POCKET KNIVES TO SCHOOL.
• Under no conditions are switchblade knives or sheath knives permitted.
• Pack 200 Leadership has the final authority on knife use at all official pack events.

NOTE: Other Cub Scouts attending Pack/Den activities, that adhere to these stated rules, will be allowed to use pocket knives.

Cub Scouts who do not obey the Pack 200 Pocket Knife Rules OR the Whittlin' Chip Card will lose the privilege of carrying and using a pocket knife; the knife and the card will be taken away, and returned to the parent. The following guidelines will be used:

• For a minor infraction, one corner of the Whittlin' Chip card will be cut off. If all four corners of the Whittlin' Chip card are cut off, the Cub Scout will lose his Whittlin' Chip Card for at least 3 months. With the approval of the Cubmaster, he may re-earn the card after 3 months.
• For major infractions, including any accident, the Cub Scout will lose his Whittlin' Chip Card immediately for at least 3 months. With the approval of the Cubmaster, he may re-earn the card after 3 months.

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___ I do not wish to allow my son to use a pocket knife under any circumstances.

Parent's signature ____________________________________ Date ________________

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___ My son may use a pocket knife at approved activities after he has earned the Whittlin' Chip Card.

___ I have discussed the Pack 200 Pocket Knife Policy with my Cub Scout.

Parent's signature ____________________________________ Date ________________

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___ I understand and promise to follow the Pack 200 Pocket Knife Rules.

Cub Scout's signature ____________________________________ Date ________________

Completed form must be returned to Den Leader.

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