FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT DOES MC STAND FOR?
MC stands for Motorcycle Club. All members of HAMC ride motorcycles.
WHAT DOES SUPPORT 81 MEAN?
81 is a metonym, standing for the 8th letter of the alphabet which is ‘H’ and the 1st letter of the alphabet which is ‘A’. HA stands for Hells Angels.
WHAT ARE 'COLORS?'
Colors are another metonym. Colours or Patch stand for the motorcycle club’s insignia. On the top of the back of the vest is HELLS ANGELS, and the bottom is the Countries / States / Charters location. These are called rockers. In the centre is the logo called the Death Head, and the small square with MC stands for Motorcycle Club.
The Hells Angels, as well as most motorcycle clubs, have copyrights on their name and logo.
HOW DO I JOIN THE HELLS ANGELS?
If you have to ask, you probably will not understand the answer. Hells Angels are true motorcycle enthusiasts and our motorcycle is our primary means of transportation. On average, a club member will ride 12,000 miles and more a year. Each Charter varies in their requirements, but if you are really interested you should talk to a member in your area. If you have to ask where the nearest Charter is, you are not ready to join our Motorcycle Club.
CAN ANYBODY BUY MERCHANDISE?
Some people think that you have to own a Harley to wear or display club support merchandise, but it’s not true. Your purchases show that you support the club’s philosophy of being free, and it also helps the local charter put on runs and events that motorcycle riders of all makes of motorcycles, and even those who don’t own a bike, enjoy.
WHEN DO HELLS ANGELS RETIRE?
We do not.
DO YOU KNOW MY UNCLE? I THINK HE IS A HA?
MISSING APOSTROPHE IN HELLS ANGELS?
Yes, we know that there is an apostrophe missing but it is you who miss it. We don’t.
