“Unveiling the Brotherhood: Discover the Secret Rules Every Hells Angel Must Obey!”
Consent Is Required
Despite their tough reputation, it should be clear by now that the Hells Angels require members to show quite a bit of respect and restraint. This rule even applies to their interactions with women.
Any member must get consent. Taking advantage of women is unacceptable and the club has a zero tolerance policy towards this behavior. Break that policy and a member will find themselves in a world of hurt!
They Don’t Talk About Missing Members
As respectful as the organization can seem, the Hells Angels are also very secretive and protective about its members. This protection even extends to anyone associated with the club who has gone missing.
Members, as you know, are not allowed to talk to the media about members, but they also should not discuss other members with anyone not associated with the club. This not only protects the privacy of members, but it also protects them from law enforcement when necessary.
Some Charters Will Allow Non-Harleys Under One Condition
Across the Hells Angels organization, it is widely accepted that the only motorcycles members can ride are Harley Davidsons. We even wrote it as one of the rules earlier. While most charters abide by this rule, some will allow members to ride non-Harleys as long as their bikes are American made.
One of the other acceptable bikes, according to some charters, are Buell Motorcycles, a brand that was originally established in Wisconsin in 1983.
The Club Always Comes First
Once you join the Hells Angels, you are considered family, which means that no matter what else is going on in your life, the club comes first. Being a member means having voting rights and being an active participant in the club, and you are expected to value this above all else.
Because it is a lifetime commitment, and even wives are expected to understand they come second to the club, you must fully embrace your new lifestyle. You won’t have time to join a yacht club any time soon.
Cultural Inclusivity Is Not Widely Accepted
As a club so rooted in rules and history, it is only recently that the Hells Angels have begun accepting more culturally diverse members to join. Throughout its lifespan, the club has been predominantly Caucasian, although it is not uncommon for those with Hispanic heritage to join.
As far as other cultures go, acceptance again varies from charter to charter. Some have loosened their rules, while others have stayed rooted in the past.
Every Meeting Has Strict Rules
When club members gather for meetings, they still have to follow the rules. These guidelines are known as Robert’s Rules of Order. Invented in 1876, Robert’s Rules were initially designed for business meetings, but they have crossed over into Hells Angels.
Robert’s Rules tell members how to hold a democratic meeting. They must stick to the agenda, interrupt only when necessary, and can raise questions before the assembly. If a Hells Angel breaks one of these rules, they may be fined $100.
Prospects Do The “Dirty Work”
If you want to join Hells Angels, you’ll have to hang around them first. If you get noticed, you’ll become a prospect. Prospects have a trial run where they work with Hells Angels for a while before getting their vest. When a member of the gang doesn’t have the “Hells Angels” logo or color on their vest, they’re a prospect.
Prospects pick up the dirty work that members don’t want to do. For example, they may set up the meeting room before other members arrive. After their “trial period,” prospects receive the Hells Angels logo on their vest, making them a full member.
Only One Group Can Control An Area
Certain groups in Hells Angels ride through specific areas. If one group has “claimed” that area, it’s theirs. No other gang can hang around that spot unless they’re driving through, even if they are also a part of Hells Angels.
Hells Angels have known rivals from other motorcycle clubs such as the Outlaws Motorcycle Club. If a Hells Angels group hangs around an area, no other motorcycle group can try to claim it. In some cities, members of each group go to separate hospitals to not run into each other.
Hells Angels Run Charities
Although Hells Angels have the reputation of being a dangerous gang, they occasionally run charities. Every year, they hold a toy drive for Toys for Tots. One time, they donated 200 bikes to the Poverello House, a nonprofit organization that aids the homeless.
Hells Angels frequently run motorcycle rides for charity, even letting other riders join. Even so, the members are aware that most people don’t know them for their charity. Their motto states: “When we do right, nobody remembers. When we do wrong, nobody forgets.”
