Ever since they formed in 1948 in Fontana, California, the Hells Angels have been probably the most famous, or better yet infamous, among all the international motorcyclists’ organizations. The members of the group have been getting on the wrong side of the law and attracting controversy since its inception. But, despite their reputation as a bunch of troublemakers, they’re actually loyal and respectful to one set of rules — their own! The Hells Angels official vest comes with a fairly extensive set of strict guidelines. Check out this list of the rules and facts every Hells Angels needs to know by heart.
Don’t Bother Asking to Join
There’s no formal process or even an application form to join the Hells Angels. Even the FAQ section on the official website states jokingly, “If you have to ask, you probably won’t understand the answer.”
So, your best option here is to make friends with an existing group member and wrangle an exclusive invite to a hang-out. It’s an invitation-only union event where the inducted members check out prospective candidates for addition to the group.
The Unanimous Vote
Being an official full-patch member in the Hells Angels requires a unanimous vote. The next big step after being a prospect is to be voted in unanimously by the rest of the charter. But, before that, the prospect usually goes to each charter in the area to introduce himself.
After being voted by their group charter, the prospects are inducted into the club through an initiation ceremony and are awarded the official vests. This act of successfully achieving a full membership is referred to as being patched.
