South Korea has banned the accessory for security concerns. Using one can result in a year in prison. Countrywide bans are rare, but selfie sticks are prohibited in certain tourist areas, such as the entire city of Versailles, France; at the running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain; and in Rome’s Colosseum. Here in the states, Disney theme parks have banned selfie sticks since 2015, and don’t try to bring them into stadiums or arenas. Before you extend a camera stick, check the area’s rules and regulations. Selfie sticks are not as forbidden as drugs or firearms, but they are prohibited more than you may think.