“Unveiling the Brotherhood: Discover the Secret Rules Every Hells Angel Must Obey!”
Not Just Anyone Can Start A Charter
As with joining a charter, creating one doesn’t just happen overnight. The Hells Angels website explains, “Motorcycle Clubs consist of people who have ridden together for years, live in the same area, are known by the community, have runs and parties, and are a brotherhood.”
It takes years, even decades, to become that established. Only then would you consider morphing your group into a Hells Angels charter. That’s why the website states that when you’re ready to start a charter, you won’t have to ask how.
You Don’t Want To Break The Rules
Breaking the Hells Angels rules puts members in a position they’ll strongly regret. Since the motor club is secretive and full of loyal participants, there’s no telling what will be done to someone who betrays the brotherhood.
Investigator Julian Sher claims that the group has burned off the tattoos of past members who broke the rules. The worst form of punishment is being kicked out of the club, resulting in complete banishment from other members.
Don’t Question The Missing Apostrophe
Grammar nerds will have already noticed that Hells Angels is missing an apostrophe. Since the angels belong to hell, there should be a possessive apostrophe between “Hell” and “s.” The group is all about breaking the rules, so it’s fitting they don’t obey the grammar.
Their website simply states, “Yes, we know there is an apostrophe missing but it is you who miss it. We don’t.” Plus, there was already a 1930 war film called Hells Angels when the biker club started.
Non-Members Can Buy Merchandise To Support The Club
Though members despise people who aren’t in the club wearing the Hells Angels insignia, there is merchandise fans can buy to support the group. Hells Angels has a support shop where non-members can show their appreciation for the bikers’ way of life.
Members love getting the support because proceeds who to local charters. The more merchandise they sell, the more events that they can put on for fellow bikers and other community members to enjoy.
You Have To Be Clean
Given their reputation as tough guys, you would think the Hells Angels wouldn’t be concerned about what substances its members use. The truth is the group is very strict about any members using illicit substances.
The Toronto based charter of the club told The Star, “All ‘contact or use of [substances] is strictly forbidden’ as is the use of needles ‘for pleasure.’” The bottom line is this — stay clean or get kicked out of the club.
You Can’t Link To Their Website Without Permission
Another rule about the Hells Angels that isn’t as surprising as it sounds is this — you cannot link to the club’s website without express written consent. Because of how protective the club is of its members, this rule makes complete sense.
As the rule is written on their website, it reads, “You may not establish and/ or operate links to this website without the prior written consent of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club. Such consent may be withdrawn at any time at the Hells Angels MCs own discretion.”
Prospects Cannot Retaliate Against Hazing
Once you officially become a prospect to join the Hells Angels, there is one big rule you have to follow. You cannot, under any circumstances, retaliate against hazing. This is important because the process can often be a violent one.
According to the club’s bylaws, this practice is not done to belittle potential members, but is instead seen as a test of their character. If you retaliate, you are not deemed worthy to continue the initiation process.
Only Members Can Wear Official Merchandise
While it is possible for supporters of the Hells Angels to buy merchandise, only club members are allowed to wear official merchandise. The club takes this rule as seriously as they do the patches on their vests.
If you are caught wearing merchandise intended to impersonate the Hells Angels, you can expect retaliation. Just make sure that if you do plan to support the club, you are going through the proper channels!
Patches Are Sacred
As members grow with the Hells Angels and rise through the ranks of the club, they are given patches. These patches are seen as sacred symbols and must be respected with the utmost care.
The rules about protecting these sacred patches are so strict it is even rumored that Hells Angels members must refuse to let doctors cut through the patches if bodily trauma needs to be taken care of!
