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Is there an official bsa rule about earrings being worn with class a uniforms? Are there any troop that have faced this same issue? If so, how was it handled? If there is no bsa policy....did your troop write you own into your troop bi-laws? Thanks!!

All good stuff! The question came up on a weekend outing at a private camp site when a Senior ASM reprimanded a scout for carrying a 3 1/2" lock-blade.The ASM stated that BSA regs. state that only a "pocket knife" is to be carried by a scout. A small point yes, but this has been an ongoing discussion in the Troop for some time, and no such reg has (or can be) been produced for consultation.

Where can I find the Rule on size and type of acceptable knives/blades that a Scout may carry? As usual, many oppinions have been voiced, but I would like to see the rule in black and white.

We have started a new crew and have several Boy Scouts. They are Star and Life Scouts. They have aksed if their merit badges/rank requirements form their Troop can be applied to Venture rank/award reqirements. Any info will be greatly appreciated.