Gangsters Final: Hells Angels

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What are the Hells Angels?

A motorcycle club formed in San Bernardino, CA in 1948 with around 2700 members worldwide.

How did the Hells Angels get their name?

Named after pilots in WW I and WWII and a Howard Hughes film in 1930 (Hell's Angels).

What is the history of the Hells Angels?

Post WWII veterans with leisure time, increased membership after 1961 due to job loss and the Vietnam War.

What are the membership requirements for the Hells Angels?

Candidate must be male, have a valid driver's license, a working motorcycle, cannot be a child molester, and have no history of applying to become a police officer or prison guard. Signup and view all the answers

What are the Hells Angels rules?

Meetings weekly; fines for missing without valid reason, no fighting among members, new members voted on, and various prohibitions including drug use during meetings. Signup and view all the answers

What is the membership structure of the Hells Angels?

Full Membership (Full patch), Prospects, Associates, and Hang arounds. Signup and view all the answers

What does '81' mean in the Hells Angels?

The eighth and first letters in the alphabet, which stand for Hells Angels. Signup and view all the answers

What does AFFA stand for?

Angels Forever, Forever Angels. Signup and view all the answers

What does AOMD mean?

All Outlaws Must Die. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Big House Crew?

Hells Angels who are in prison. Signup and view all the answers

What does L&R mean?

Love and Respect. Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of Red and White?

Another name for the Hells Angels, derived from the colors on their patch. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significant event in Hollister, CA (1947)?

An American Motorcycle Association attraction showcasing motorcycle life. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Hells Angels motto?

When we do right, nobody remembers. When we do wrong, nobody forgets. Signup and view all the answers

What illegal activities are the Hells Angels involved in?

Drug dealing, extortion, murder, trafficking of stolen goods, prostitution, and protection services. Signup and view all the answers

Who are the Bandidos?

A motorcycle club primarily in Texas, formed in 1966, involved in drug and extortion activities. Signup and view all the answers

Who are Bandits?

Members of the Bandidos. Signup and view all the answers

What does BFFB mean?

Bandidos Forever, Forever Bandidos. Signup and view all the answers

What does GFBD mean?

God Forgives, Bandidos Don't. Signup and view all the answers

What does LLR mean?

Love, Loyalty, Respect. Signup and view all the answers

What does NFG mean?

No f--king Good. Signup and view all the answers

What does PBOL mean?

Proud Bandido Old Lady. Signup and view all the answers

What is the motto of the Bandidos?

If you cannot be well liked, be well hated! Signup and view all the answers

Who are the Outlaws?

A motorcycle club formed in Chicago in 1935, now in Detroit, involved in major criminal operations. Signup and view all the answers

Who are the Pagans?

A motorcycle club formed in Maryland in 1959, involved in drugs and prostitution. Signup and view all the answers

How rapidly did the Pagans expand?

By 1968, they ran the East Coast with about 900 members across 44 chapters. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hells Angels Overview

Established in San Bernardino, California in 1948.
Approximately 2,700 members globally.

Name Origin

Named after WWI and WWII pilots noted for their fierceness and disregard for death.
Inspired by Howard Hughes' 1930 film "Hell's Angels."

Historical Context

Originated from post-WWII veterans enjoying freedom and leisure.
Significant increase in membership during the Vietnam War and in 1961 due to job losses.

Membership Requirements

Male applicants only.
Must possess a valid driver's license and a functioning motorcycle.
Disqualifications include being a child molester or having applied to be a police officer/prison guard.

Club Rules

Weekly mandatory meetings with fines for unexcused absences.
Fighting among members is prohibited with penalties.
New members are voted on during the fourth meeting.
Members are required to avoid drug use during meetings and maintain respect for one another's families.

Membership Structure

Full Membership (Full patch): denotes rank and activities.
Other tiers include Prospects, Associates, and Hang Arounds.

Terminology

"81" represents the letters H and A in the alphabet, correlating to Hells Angels.
"AFFA" stands for "Angels Forever, Forever Angels."
"AOMD" means "All Outlaws Must Die."
"L&R" conveys "Love and Respect," often used in correspondence.
"Red and White" refers to the Hells Angels based on patch colors.

Notable Events

The Hollister incident in 1947 was a key moment in portraying motorcycle culture, intersecting with the American Motorcycle Association.

Motto

"When we do right, nobody remembers. When we do wrong, nobody forgets."

Criminal Activities

Involved in various illegal activities including drug dealing (notably meth), extortion, murder, trafficking stolen goods, prostitution, and mercenary protection services.

Bandidos Overview

Founded in Texas in 1966, primarily Hispanic members.
Approximately 2,300 members across 220 chapters in 16 countries, with a strong presence in Austin, Texas.
Engaged in drug trafficking, prostitution, and extortion, with 8% identifying as 1%ers.

Bandidos Terminology

"Bandits" refers to members of the Bandidos.
"BFFB" means "Bandidos Forever, Forever Bandidos."
"GFBD" translates to "God Forgives, Bandidos Don't."
"LLR" stands for "Love, Loyalty, Respect."
"NFG" denotes "No F---ing Good."
"PBOL" translates to "Proud Bandido Old Lady."

Bandidos Motto

"If you cannot be well liked, be well hated!"

Outlaws Overview

Established in Chicago in 1935, now centered in Detroit.
Approximately 1,400 members across about 40 chapters.
Symbol features a skull over crossed pistons and known for the SS Death Squad enforcement unit.
Engaged in major criminal activities including drug trafficking and contract killings, primarily involving valium and cocaine.

Pagans Overview

Founded in Maryland in 1959, with a Norse Fire God theme.
Involved in drugs and prostitution, linked to the Black 13 mother club.
Approximately 500 members across 26 chapters with a lifetime commitment to the gang.

Pagans Expansion

Rapid growth by 1968 with about 900 members in 44 chapters from New York to Florida.
Noted as one of the fiercest outlaw biker gangs in the U.S.
Limited international presence, but has connections with Canadian gangs.
Women within the gang typically have constrained roles, often exploited for financial gain.

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