As an ex-wife of a biker, I was never treated with more respect than when my ex husband was a prospect. Then, when he ghosted me (I'm disabled) and our kid, the bros had my back. They made sure we were safe and didn't end up on the street. I will forever be grateful to them.
As a patch holder, I approve this message. Especially when it comes to the children, we’ll do unspeakable things to protect the innocent, and get locked up with a smile on our face for it
JD, I've got 30+ years in an MC, and still going. You hit this straight up. It sounds cliché, but it's a lifestyle. When I was a Prospect, I brokedown quite a ways from home. I didn't want to call a Member, because even though they would've come to get me, it wouldn't have been a good look, lol. As I'm sorting out my options, an old patch holder from another club rolled up. He saw what I was wearing, (if you know, you know) and with no hesitation, he simply handed me his truck keys, pointed down the block to his house, and told me to have the truck back by the next weekend, because he was going to need it then. We had never met, but the respect between his club, and the one I was joining, was so deep that he didn't think twice about giving up his truck. That sealed the deal for me and I've never regretted putting on that cut. Keep up the great work. L&R.
I’m nowhere near old enough to join an MC, but i’d love to one day. My dad was apart of the Blue Angels back in the 90s and 00s and he always tried to keep me away till about a year ago when he straight up brought me to the club to meet the guys. I aspire to be like my dad.
I have a lot of respect for the MCs. The year was 2008, I was on my 3rd tour in Iraq. It was towards the end of the tour and my father passed, so they sent me home 2 weeks early. After I left country, one of my battle buddies got killed. We were doing a memorial ceremony for him, when these protesters started protesting the war in Iraq and calling us murderers. Next thing you know a bunch of bikers rolled up(it looked like it was at least 50-75 of them). I remember some of them had giant American flags on the back of their bikes. They formed like a barrier in between the protesters and us. When we left the memorial site, they rode with us pretty much all the way back on post (base). MCs also rode alongside our buses when we returned home after my 4th tour in Iraq (2011). They were also at the airport to welcome us home, when I landed in Dallas for R&R/mid-tour. They also escorted my Color Guard team, when we went to Raleigh, NC for a funeral ceremony. I know that was a lot, but those encounters gave me nothing but the utmost respect for MCs 🫡.
@@user-dg5ux1ok2j idk who they all were with. I do remember the MC that escorted my Color Guard team in Raleigh, NC in 2014 were with the Patriot Riders. I don’t know who the other MCs were with, but one thing that I’ll never forget: When the MCs pulled up at my buddy’s memorial ceremony, when they stood in between us & the protesters. One of them was this huge guy with a long beard (he looked like Santa Clause on steroids). I remember he reached in the engine block of his bike and pulled out a big chrome hammer (like the hammer blended in with his engine, if he wouldn’t have pulled the hammer out, you probably wouldn’t even know it was there). After he pulled out the hammer, he crossed his arms while still holding the hammer, and the look on his face, and the look in his eyes, you can tell he wasn’t somebody to mess with. I remember thinking: “I’m glad that guy is on our side”.
@@KA1of1 😆 Yea it's always good to have them close. I was 6 years with a diamond club. Still hang with the brothers every week. Sorry for your loss. Have a good remainder of your week.
I lived on the same block as the angels club house in denver we had zero crime on our block safe as fuck once i was alittle lost and one of the dudes gave me a ride home because i told him i lived two houses down dad always said they dangerous men but that they protect children so i trusted him clubhouse is still there but i never see anyone there anymore but the hells angels parking only signs still adorn the street
In a way, the fact that biker gangs hate one another so much is kind of sad (I mean, all gang warfare is sad, i guess, but you know...) - Because when it comes down to it, it's really just a bunch of dudes who are all pretty much into the same shit: Motorcycles, Leather, Rock & Roll, Women, Meth etc. - They'd probably have a lot in common if not for their colours, you know what i mean?? That's just the optimist and hippy inside me though, i guess lol
I lived in Colorado and while I did a job in Colorado Springs. While there i witnessed members of a MC "physically" seize some pitties that were being used as bait dogs! They was very angry at the condition a couple of these dogs were. But it was awesome to see how passionate these guys were about saving these pooches!
As a biker, i appreciate the love jd. We get a bad rap for being who we are and living a more free lifestyle than most others do. Kids are always safe around a majority of the bikers i know. One of the biggest deals for alot of bikers i know is the smile kids get when they hear that roar of the bike. Much love brotha
No you don't. I've literally never met a single person born after 1980 who honestly viewed bikers as badass criminals. It's always "you might THINK we're hard ass thugs, but..." followed by six hours of talking about Jesus.
As a active member of a 1% mc and someone whos done time in the Pennsylvania DOC i appreciate you making this vid JD. The mc lifestyle has so many god damn posers, some even have popular youtube channels. But one thing i can definitely confirm as bikers we dont mess with god damn chomos!!! And any club member I've ever met has nothing but respect and protectiveness for children. I seen a dude almost get knocked out for being drunk and keep trying to light cigarettes in this clubhouse that normally smoking is aloud in. But on this day, families were there. Meaning Ol Ladies (wives of a club member) and kids were there and since kids were there automatically you had to smoke outside. Dude was warned several times and then learned the hard way. But Id trust leaving my sons with any of my Brothers, and they know they have more uncles then they can ever count or comprehend. Much love and respect, keep doing what you do JD
Yup, I always forewarn people I invite to the CH (civilians-club people know how to act) it’s called a clubhouse…..treat it more like you’re a guest at somebody’s house and not like you’re out at the club.
My uncle was a “hang around “ in the late 70’s early 80’s I remember being at the neighborhood bar with him having lunch on a weekend, I was playing pinball with him and a fight broke out, my uncle jumped into the fight but three members stayed with me two with their backs to me making a wall, and the other engaging with me in the pinball game coaching and encouraging me. It was years before I realized what went on and how they were protecting me. Raising my kids I told them if they ever needed help never be afraid to ask men with that particular patch on their vest for help, no matter how “scary “ they look that man will help you.
Congratulations on your clean time brother. After 30 years of drinking and hardcore drugging I have 5 years 3 months and 12 days clean. One of the hardest and most rewarding things I’ve ever done. I’m giving back by being in HNI in my area and visiting jails and hospitals and showing that you can live a happy and successful life without the bullshit. If you ever make your way to Flint Michigan I would like to treat you to dinner. Hope you’re doing good brother.
One day at a time Brother. Whoever woke up the earliest this morning has the most sobriety. I have 33 years cleaned after 3 DWI and 2 public intoxicated.
Im not a member of an mc. The two times i needed help when riding (i have medical issues) it was an mc that offered me help. I have much respect for them for that. And they do hold some killer rallies.
Got a flat on my bike, I'm not in an MC, just ride with HOG (Harley Owners Group), and 2 other bikers stopped to help me out. When all was said & done, as they walked away, I then saw the HAMC patches on the back of their vests. Real, Normal, great guys, came to "help a fellow biker", THEIR WORDS, NOT MINE.
I'm an educator with a Gangster museum in a historical area. We get 1%-ers coming in to learn about their history in the community all the time. Especially during bike week. I'm very melanated for the area and was afraid of all the stars and bars patches, but so far all of the 1% clubs are some of the nicest, most curious guests we get (edited for typo).
So as an American... you were afraid of American patches? My friend I think you need to visit other museums and open your circle of friends and mentors to include those that do not force their bias down your throat. Most Americans and I do mean the overwhelming majority you would have nothing at all to fear from. God bless.
@@UnApologeticPatriot Thank you! I hope you actually visit a museum sometime and learn why your fellow Americans that aren't white have every reason to be afraid of people who proudly wear flags of losing armies that committed treason. The stars and bars is the Confederate flag.
My uncle was a patch holder...he was my favorite uncle, i miss him so much. Two weeks before he died, on his death bed, he gave his life to Christ, im so happy im going to see him again!!
@@tedwojtasik8781 my uncle was neither one of those, and rest assured your unbelief doesn't change who the Lord is one bit... I don't recall Jesus calling the thief on the cross next to him either of those names, in fact He said "This day you shall be with Me in paradise"...
@@seankeikbusch9404 I’ll say this …… prospecting for a club set me up for recovery it’s very similar…… keep your mouth shut if someone suggests something they mean do it and always be helpful…… you get what you give
@@seankeikbusch9404 prospecting set me up for recovery…… keep your mouth shut….. if some suggest something you do it … always help out others …… they’re very similar
I really like your post and I think you're a stand up dude! I’ve been riding motorcycles since I was 12 years old, I'm 240lbs and 6’ 2” and 61 now. I think we're good people with good honest intentions, and we love our kids and strive to keep them safe. Thinking back my kids whenever they would get into trouble at school or have problems with their school here in St Pete, FL. They would ask me to leather up and ride to their school and clear up their problems. My oldest is 31 now. A few years ago, his friend asked him why he always asked his dad to leather up and ride his Harley to the school to straighten the school out. My son quickly replied “What are you kidding? I've got a big bald biker dad, and I'm not afraid to use him on the school!” I'll admit, I found that really funny, hell I still do.
Nice video bro. I am a former family member. I did 15 years in Texas. I am now a recovering addict, certified recovery house manager and almost decided to get my RSS cert
I used to live in Marin County from "76-'84. A neighbor of ours was in the HA Oakland chapter. If he wasn't on club business, he would be at home like every other suburbanite; mowing the lawn, playing with his kids, etc. I've lived in Montana for the last 30 yrs & every Sturgis run Missoula PD panics over the bikers riding through. It turns out that the University of Montana students cause the most grief. No MSM will talk about all the charities bikers support. Respect to the 1%ers. Just subscribed.
The general public has a misconception of anyone riding a cruiser with loud pipes and that has long hair and tats. We are automatically put in a category of criminals who look for trouble. All I want is to be left alone.
Hey bro love the channel. Just wanted to let you know you're an inspiration for people like me. I served 3 years in prison in Ohio for charges related to drugs. But I'm happy to say I just reached 4 months clean and I couldn't be happier. Thanks for all you do bro
I grew up in a 1% house, a couple of uncles are doing life in Michigan City. I like that you went into how dudes can't join inside. Some prospects have to put work in for months/years to get patched. If they don't like you, they'll work you, but never patch you until they get tired of having you around.
I remember back in the 90s I helped clean/overhaul a clubhouse. I was just a young single mom. My son was only in grade school. Me and my friend literally yanked up nasty carpet and scrubbed floors and walls. It took all weekend. At the end we had yanked old dusty curtains off a window and couldn't get them cleaned. The stains and nicotine just wouldn't wash out. The only spare curtains I had were white and lacy and Not biker looking at all. I was worried about being in trouble. I did get invited there for some parties and always let know discreetly when it was time to go. If you know you know. I will never forget the look of a mountain of a man biker with tears in his eyes. He sent for me special to say thank you and he meant it. Those curtains reminded him of some his mother had when he was a kid. And there was no smoking in the kitchen area any more.
I am the widow of an officer in a 1%er organization. I will not drop names. My man was killed by a drunk driver in a cage while riding his Harley. Being married to that awesome man, I was treated with respect by his brothers and their ol ladies. They were there for me and had my back, many still look out for me and my son to this day. They are good people, the best.
I was a 19 yo virgin up to no good doing business with shadows when I was falsely accused of rape by the niece of a local chapter pres of HAMC. They sent a prospect to my house while I was at work and my friends warned me, I left town with what I had on me and hid out in the mountains fro 2 weeks straight. I came back when I realized there must be a reason I wasn't dead yet, turns out they sent the same prospect back the next day with the message that the club found out she lied about me and I was in good standing. All due respect to them for doing their due diligence and not acting on impulse!
Hey Family! This one is a banger that came from one of YOUR questions! What do you want the next full length video to be on? As always much love and thank you guys for watching!
I have a question. Ch0m0s, are they treated any differently if the victims were just gotten of the internet like video or pics for them and they themselves havent actually touched them? Thanks JD love your content.
Jd id sure like and appreciate hearing some stories involving some of my fellow veterans in prison . All in all I spent a little over a year myself county and prison combined but my time was boring nothing really happened never had anybody f******with me only one time that I actually had to put hands on somebody other than that everybody was pretty chill
As far as I understand, even if you're patched in an "outlaw" MC, you still can't wear the 1% patch unless you have proven yourself beyond just earning the MC patch. I rode around the Phoenix area for years and partied with a lot of these guys. They are the coolest and most fun people to party with, but if you disrespect or get out of line in any way, you're in for a really bad evening. And that's putting it lightly.
Once you finish your probation period and once you become patched, that means you’re a 1%er .. You go through the hard yards to become a patched 1%er, you have to earn it 😉
@@POPESYYY Not necessarily. It's pretty common for you to have to earn the diamond after being being patched in. Granted the MC world has diluted a bit so there are clubs that will hand out patches just for the numbers. Those aren't the clubs you want to associate with.
@@fox2102 I mean, what do YOU call "handing out for numbers" though? Because a lot of guys I've seen get the 1% patch right after their first charge. Some get it after their first "deal" (if they sell, that is) Each MC seems to have somewhat different "requirements" to earn the 1% patch.
@@Eye_Of_Odin978 I mean clubs, not just diamonds, that don't really take the time to vet people before patching them in. Short prospect periods, overlooking red flags, etc just so they can get more patches in the club.
As a fellow CPRS I would like to add that the 1% bike clubs that I deal with are all for sober chapters. I work with numerous chapter presidents that are my go to for helping someone in rehab that is from the MC lifestyle because they are always afraid of losing their brothers when they get clean. The guys I deal with are the first to support these guys as they begin their recovery journey and I could not be happier about dealing with them.
Because of where I live, and the history the cops and the MC's in the area have, I am 100% on edge around cops and 100% at ease when the 1% patches walk in. The 1%ers are hard and have my respect and support. They do a damn good job of keeping our community safe, better than the cops do most of the time.
My wife was living in ohio years ago, was walking back to where she was staying in a bad part of warren.. and some creep on a bike wouldnt stop cicling the block and slow rolling when passing her... Lucky for her, there was an Outlaw biker bar at the end of her street. She spotted 2 of the members ol ladys, told em what was going on. One ran into the bar, the other hid her behind some bikes. As he passed, a huge group of guys came running out of the bar, checked on her and then gave chase. After asking him wtf he was doing harassing a tiny female, he got disrespectful and got beat tf up. From then on, my wife was welcome in the bar, any time day or night.
Just retired from the Corps after 20 years, road with a Veteran club out of the Oakland area so you know where my support goes, but will say some of the weakest men hide behind a patch, just like in real combat you find out who is who when rounds start flying! Club, gang, group of people there will always be a scared weak soul hiding amongst them but there will always be solid men who pave the way and maintain warrior ethos
@@user-zz5ze5rr3bHow do you know he's a POG?!?!? Sounds to me like you might be a little jealous Did you do anything for this country ya Barracks Bunny 🤣😂🤣😂 I dedicate this song to you!! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--Oq2LdbSIu0.htmlsi=kZDj6ar7sHqd8Qeo
Bikers are human, meaning that you will meet good and bad. I’ve met some that would help fix your bike, feed you and put you up for a night or two. I’ve met others that you couldn’t turn your back to without getting hurt and robbed. That being said, most of them have a tender spot for children. I’ve been riding for forty years and have never seen a biker mistreat a child. Discipline yes but no abuse
So what’s the appeal of joining an MC since you’re going to have to back up your fellow members if/when they start trouble? I truly don’t understand why anyone would put themselves in a situation with known troublemakers that you’re obligated to back up, which puts both your freedom and life at risk.
I broke down on the side of the road with my granddaughter once and the only person to stop was a guy on a bike. I now stop every time that I see a bike on the side of the road. I've only been able to help a couple of guys but I'm syill living.
When I went to prison, in Rawlings Wyoming, I got fronted on the yard the first day, like everyone. I stood my ground, with a 180 to the yard, listening for the footsteps, coming up behind me. Fortunately for everyone, that meat lump didn’t step. After that, it seemed only that guy had a problem with me, but I never had to correct him any more than a sideways glance. Glad you found recovery bro.
When I was younger, I worked with a lady who was wifed up to a pretty notorious biker club. Her brother in law had a huge crush on me and kept Asking her to ask me out and I politely told him no, I was a married woman with children. And I really thought this was going to be a problem. Now her brother in law was not yet in the MC, and when his big brother caught wind of what was going on,he came to my work and I thought Oh shit, things got fucking real, did the sign of the Cross, started recited Our Father's Prayer, lol.and then I had my had my finger on the phone to call security when when his Big 6'5 300 Lb body said, You must be Tammy, and I said, you can just call me dead on arrival, and he said, "Oh Sweetie, Im not here to hurt to you, honey, Im here to apologize for the behavior of my younger brother Steven and to let you know, he will never disrespect you again. I can see why he why he was attracted to you though, youre a stunning young woman!!!" Well after I got a shovel and got off the floor, I apologized for my misconceptions and thanked him and he slipped me 3 100.00 bills for a spa day to make up for all the stress his brother caused. I told him I couldn't take his money !!! He objected loudly in his deep booming voiced and said, " Beautiful, thats not MY money, that came directly out of Steven's ass !!! And it is Non-refundable !!! " He gave me a huge hug a peck on the check and told me if i ever needed anything or my my kids anything to let his wife know and they would be there !!!
Are you a cop? If so, does knowing who your brother is change how you look at people, specifically ones with a errm, "questionable legal compass"? 😆 Just wondering 🤔
My cousin joined the HA chapter around here about a decade and a half ago, by now. Ain't heard from him in a while but he was a decent guy, just kinda quiet. He didn't talk too much but when he did, people listened.
Not a member of any club, but ive been friends of a couple of different mc clubs. Generally nice people and have helped far more than most of the general population.
I feel like most of society these days could learn somethings from the bikers. Not the crime part but the part where you stand by your word & keep all kids safe. Society seems to have lost such values
Ya, their OWN KIDS. But these MCs are one of the biggest, if not the biggest reasons Fentanyl is being distributed in the U.S,/Canada. And they KNOW what it's doing. But they don't care. Also, they are very heavily involved in sex trafficking/prostitution, which I know this almost first hand and they force females into it. And don't let them leave. And lastly, look up what Paul Eischeid, an Arizona Hells Angel did to a single mother of 3 back in the early 2000s and why he/they did it. I can't remember her name, but I read the book about 15 years ago and also seen it on the news years later as he was on the run for it. And that's not uncommon among these MCs, what he/they did. But look into that story and a few others and then comment about "values". I've also done time, and I was told EXACTLY how to "persuade" women into and keep them in prostitution using manipulation and certain methods. And the two ppl who told me this (at separate times during separate bits) were a Jamaican Posse member and a full patch MC member. And it's pretty grimy. Also knew 2 escorts, 1 was beaten by one and the other had her ID forcefully taken and kept from her and made to prostitute. I knew both of them PERSONALLY.
Ya, their OWN KIDS. But these MCs are one of the biggest, if not the biggest reasons Fentanyl is being distributed in the U.S,/Canada. And they KNOW what it's doing. But they don't care. Also, they are very heavily involved in sex trafficking/prostitution, which I know this almost first hand and they force females into it. And don't let them leave. And lastly, look up what Paul Eischeid, an Arizona Hells Angel did to a single mother of 3 back in the early 2000s and why he/they did it. I can't remember her name, but I read the book about 15 years ago and also seen it on the news years later as he was on the run for it. And that's not uncommon among these MCs, what he/they did. But look into that story and a few others and then comment about "values". I've also done time, and I was told EXACTLY how to "persuade" women into and keep them in prostitution using manipulation and certain methods. And the two ppl who told me this (at separate times during separate bits) were a Jamaican Posse member and a full patch MC member. And it's pretty grimy. Also knew 2 escorts, 1 was beaten by one and the other had her ID forcefully taken and kept from her and made to prostitute. I knew both of them PERSONALLY.
Ya, their OWN KIDS. But these MCs are one of the biggest, if not the biggest reasons Fentanyl is being distributed in the U.S,/Canada. And they KNOW what it's doing. But they don't care. Also, they are very heavily involved in sex trafficking/prostitution, which I know this almost first hand and they force females into it. And don't let them leave. And lastly, look up what Paul Eischeid, an Arizona Hells Angel did to a single mother of 3 back in the early 2000s and why he/they did it. I can't remember her name, but I read the book about 15 years ago and also seen it on the news years later as he was on the run for it. And that's not uncommon among these MCs, what he/they did. But look into that story and a few others and then comment about "values". I've also done time, and I was told EXACTLY how to "persuade" women into and keep them in prostitution using manipulation and certain methods. And the two ppl who told me this (at separate times during separate bits) were a Jamaican Posse member and a full patch MC member. And it's pretty grimy. Also knew 2 escorts, 1 was beaten by one and the other had her ID forcefully taken and kept from her and made to prostitute. I knew both of them PERSONALLY.
As someone who has spent several periods of time homeless (most recently was a 6 month stretch last year spent in a local tent city) - I really appreciate you bringing attention to the housing crisis. I'll have to look into this Containing Luxury thing, but in general I recommend people watch a recent documentary called "Someone Lives Here" about this carpenter in Toronto who randomly just decided to start building small homes for homeless people in parks etc., and his battles with the law and such - It's a good watch. Something needs to be done about the issue - a big part of the problem is landlord greed, plain and simple.
Im glad theres people actually talking good about 1%ers they ain't what people think. Also thanks for the help in my recovery bro you keep doing what you do! 3years sober!
My boy just got out of the Feds, and he was a 1%er from California. He said he was locked up with Mongols, Green, Outlaws, and Warlocks, and he said they looked out for each other. He said the only club locked up where their was friction was the Angels. As far as state(Ca) here, you go with your own kind. I'm Mexican, so I went with the Mexicans, and they don't want you talking about it. You just have to program. There can also be some jealousy because the club will put money on your books and depending if your charter is doing good even buy you some communication.
They are EXACTLY what people think... EXACTLY 1% of the time. Exactly when it's needed and they are absolutely the only ones who can produce without monkey instructions and guarantee fukkups.
I have seen bikers help out people that the cops wont help more times than I can count. Got to watch with my own eyes some squatters in this 75 year olds dudes rental home, it was the only thing keeping him in retirement, he was inches from having to go back to work so some POS's could squat in his home. Then the Bikers found out and told him they would get them out for a case of beer. They were nice enough to make the squatters clean the place for 3 hours. Last I heard they still check on that old man and share a beer with him. I feel safer around bikers than I do with police. At least with the bikers I know I will get a fair shake and so long as I am good dude and my word is good. You can't say that with Cops!
My friends lived in downtown Montreal during the biker war. Ask him how safe it was growing up around bikers? Ask her how safe it was when bombs go off on your block? I couldn’t even visit them because of the whole thing. I lost my respect for the openly criminal bikers after that whole event.
While those bikers sound solid, ya can't really blame the cops for not breaking the law to remove squatters, sadly and for some confusing ass reasons it's legal, god for the bikers though, glad that guy got his home back.
I went to a funeral that there was a huge number of the Hells Angels and to be straight up honest I felt so safe!!! Much LOVE and RESPECT to all from Minnesota!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤
as a motorcycle mechanic and shop owner. Iv'e dealt with these guys on a personal level, and always stayed neutral. There's a certain level of respect 1% guys give the mechanics that others don't get.
That's because their bikes are their lifeline, man. They can't roll with the club without it, they can't make deals, nothing. So unless they do their own work, they're not gonna make the local mechanic mad because he might stop working on EVERYONE'S bikes.
A biker club saved me from my s.a. i was 14 years old and i always heard about them doing bike rallies for kids. I remember running through the forrest behind the club house. I ripped myself up pretty bad getting over the barb wire. I fell and just screamed and cried. A normal sized dude with a beard down to his chest picked me up and asked why im here and all the proper questions. Ill always be grateful to them. Now im a dad to a lil man and we live beside a local clubhouse. Every now and than we get invited to go over for dinner. I wish i could give those men a shout out but they raised me to know the code but pushed me to become " better than us" as they would say. Im now in the process of becoming an addiction worker. 3 years clean so far
Im lucky enough to remember the renegades of Florida...grew up in tampa in the 60s and 70s...those guy's were the real deal...one eye charley kept his choped off leg in a coffen on his rear fender...i also remember a funeral, where the dead man was straped to the back of a motor cycle...
There are still about 3-4 guys left but you never see them, they’re all super old. Clubhouse in Riverview. Tampa has been an Outlaw town since 75’ but the Renegades were actually first in Tampa in 72’.
Love your videos man. Real inspiration and real relatable. I Respect the respect you have towards basic things that are rare now a days. “Be good or good at it!” 💪🏽
i worked at a tattoo shop owned by a 1% he did time for shooting at cops and when the dirty dozen and the angles merged out here in phoenix he retired with his colors because he did enough work for the club during the 70s. the guy who taught me to build guitar amps was an old dirty dozen member also both very good dudes to friends and family.
My step uncle was an old biker and he was one of the most solid dudes I've ever met. I've seem him beat the shit out of 2 guys and back their 3 friends out the door and I've seen him sit in the floor and play with a toddler like he was one himself. He was a scary-looking dude but kids ADORED him and he sure loved kids. Damn, I miss him.
I'm a scary looking biker and the kids love me😂😂. Kids have a sense. They know who would hurt them and who would protect them. I feel real sorry for anyone messing with a kid in front of me
I grew up around bikers , solid down to earth people man for real. They don't demand respect they genuinely earn it by being real and decent people. That's the side no one talks about. One lost his life in a freeway shoulder changing a tire for a lady stranded he didn't know. Any time I went to a bar we went as a group I'm a small female I was younger then in my 20's and I promise you my " husband" was the 6'7 biker friend of mine 😂 big ol teddy bear really amazingly chill man. Except for that time I asked if we could shrink him in a dryer to see if he ends up looking like cousin it 😂 I had a beer tap thrown at me , I am not sorry either lol. When I had my divorce it was my friends mother I called her mama I had her keep an eye on my kids while at their father's make sure they're safe. Mama is an old school biker bitch she did walk her dog every day by that house quietly peacefully keeping an eye and never asked a thing for it. She did so mother to mother. You want someone you can count on those people are loyal to a fault. Ride safe man people drive stupid.
Cool story; my oldest was walking home from school a few years back....she was 17 at the time. A group of HS boys were following her and harassing her pretty good. She can stand her ground and tried to do, when things got more aggressive.....fortunately for her, between her school and our house was an MC clubhouse (won't name them but their colors are red/white ). A few, full patch members were watching this go down from their porch. They started walking towards my daughter and these boys.....needless to say, their presence alone was enough to scare the fuck outta these punks. I got the story verbatim from both my daughter and these members. As a thank you, I made homemade pasta and meatballs to go along with a few bottle of wine. The members told my kid if she ever ran into trouble again, to just come knockin'! We have since moved, but I will never forget the kindness these guys showed my kid. Thank you!!! 🤝
I was in state prison out in Washington State at airway heights correctional facility and there was 1 dude from a mc where i was. He was a hells angel and was about to get out after 10 years for breaking someone's neck. He hung out with the "white dudes". That was 2009 i moved back to philly got stuck down in Kensington for a nunber of years and now i have 7 and a half years clean i started riding bikes a few years ago and i love everything about them. I'm not a club guy i just love riding. I appreciate you speaking facts!
The thing about kids is absolutely true. Picture the biggest, meanest biker you can imagine. That guy would run into a burning building to save your kids cat.
This is 100% true. I once shoved a cop, and a fireman out of the way, to go save my neighbors dog. I didn't have to run through fire, or anything. Just smoke.
I owned a bar for a short time. We were 50% bikers. I agree with everything you said, they were nothing but good to me. They came and asked if I was going to allow colors which i agreed to so long as it didn't hurt the other half of my customers. Nothing ever happened that didn't need to and they were fiercely protective of me and the bar. Good people.
I got an uncle who used to do business with an MC in the area and everything you said lines us with what he said. They aren’t going to do dumb shit like short you or rob you, they conduct business professionally and expect you to come at them on the same energy. All the dudes from that MC I ever met were really stand up dudes. You don’t want to try them, but if you show them respect they’ll show you respect in return. And I’d trust them around my kids a hell of a lot more than any cop I’ve ever met.
I cannot say how I know, but I have seen that honestly & integrity in people i met from 3 majors. I had been tested hard in my 20s. Hard enough to have paper. And mine was correct. Not rolling under pressure and giving respect has resulted in friendly reception when our paths crossed. One became a coworker when we were both being pressed Dating a stripper whose roommate was the P’s GF. The P mud checked me. Told him my paper. Everything cool. I didn’t roll when pressed. We, my lawyer &I, got 3 crooked LEO taken down & about 30+ cases thrown out& people freed. I have accomplished a lot in my life. But I am especially proud that I didn’t roll. I was looking at life for the charges but I am innocent, a higher court said so. Honor truly is a priceless reward. Never regretted rolling those dice. Most people see me as a good computer consultant. But those who needed to know, knew. One of the fugazy LEOs was using a homicide suspect for 8 child poisonings as his star witness against the man whose children she had poisoned. You never know ahead of time what not rolling will bring. But snitches live VW in fear & die ugly young deaths. I have had decades of a good life, and there is nothing I have ever done that I am ashamed of. (Not counting crimes of the heart - no way to keep an accurate score on that. But snitching? Just don’t bail out first chance, and listen to dudes talking lawyering. Found the one who was notoriously opposed to the corruption. He walked the walk. We made an agreement up front & we both kept our part. The guy who mudchecked me? I told him calmly that I saw his move and now that he had ny answer, any repetition of his challenges would be dealt with. We became friends. Different backgrounds, same values. Mutual respect. No further problems. Indian Joe from Indiana, hope yours worked out ok. /s/ “College boy” Dan, from Gville. Not in any club. But I have met several bikers. Always, you get the respect you give. And paper never goes away. Honor is an all or nothing thing. Great video. Delay. Honor is its own reward, and it also pays dividends your whole life. Hope some young bucks pock up what you’re dropping. - Matt’s dad
Did 3years at NWFRC/Washington CI was in open bay for a few months and became good friends with 1%,, well EX,1% after a few stabbings and covering all his tattoos they gave him his papers and allowed him to leave. Really good guy. Caught a 20+ sentence for firebombing a rival club house. Caught another 8years causing severe damage to the back of a guy's head in the kitchen, only had 2 years left on his sentence and caught a fresh 8.. after that he changed his life. Figured he given enough of his life away to prison and made a complete 180° he should be home by now. Great video Jd! Keep up the good work brother!
I’m a new motorcycle rider, not a biker. but have had many dealings with MC bikers and I’ve found them to be the most polite people I’ve ever encountered.
Be careful around those 1 percenters some of them really despise normal bikers as they consider that posing I personally have no problems with their lifestyle but I would be wrong to assume that they would be cool to share the road with non Mc club members Some of them really don't like other bikers It's not an attack against mcs its just that I have to avoid them because all it takes is 1 not to like the motorcycle or bicycle I ride or my vest or regular shirt n I'm screwed
Don't be a RUB or try to not be your best you. Beyond that, my experience from the back.... stay off their ladies and likely of you stand and are responsible for your shit, even they remember human screw up all day long.
Was curious about the inter club politics behind bars, but working together strictly while incarcerated was what I figured. Then again, I’m in western Canada…one club runs the shit up here, you don’t want to run against them especially locked up. Then again, it’s been almost 19 years since I’ve seen a cell and 11 since I’ve worn a patch so basically I know sweet F.A. Currently. Cheers from Calgary
Damn bro, bro! I would’ve loved to of been able to get your experience on how it goes in Canada before the video. Thank you for coming and educating me!
bro you must been around for the patch over back in the day in calgary. some wild times back then. man, i had fun, down town and in bowness. but iv been out the game close to 20 yrs now and like you i know fa now. im just a familly man now, clean and flying straight. much love from a fellow calgary boy.
@@outdoorsythings2573 Valhalla’s loyals road captain, the life wasn’t for me…my group wasn’t seen as anything but puppets, and I’m not alright with an expendable lifestyle. Just wasn’t for me
I grew up around the outlaws. My dad wasn't an affiliate or hang around. They would come to him to work on their bikes. These people were closer family than my actual family. Most of them are dead now, their life was real, but some of the greatest people i knew as a kid. Lol just dont piss them off.
I've been with a sober 3-piece patch MC cube club for a long time. We work with any club member that needs help. It's been a 100% positive experience. No bullshit, show respect, keep your word, all good.
Before I worked hospital security, I was a cop. I had a few dealings with MC's locally, nothing serious because I dont flap my yap over dumb shit. Well we have metal detectors in the ER. One of the boys must have crashed pretty hard because we had fuckin 20 of them show up. All of them flat out said "Yeah I have a gun, ill go put it up." Never gave us shit for having to come through the detectors upon reentry every time. Some of the guys obviously started getting a little worried because while everyone here is some form of ex LEO/corrections/military (and we do fight), there was 5 of us armed with sticks and tasers vs 20+ of them. I wasnt worried. Some of those dudes are absolutely fucking crazy but I knew they'd behave in a hospital full of sick and injured people. Criminal ethics are just weird like that. Doubt theyd want the headlines either way.
Lol, I did the flooring in the firehouse in Holster california. Hell angels were next door . They were really awesome guys. They let us park in their parking lot.
@@mjov6655 yes now Walton goggins is a great actor he was amazing and justified but he should not have ever played the he she on sons of anarchy there are so many memes about that now lol
I lived in Florence Az. And once a year the HAMC would do a run by the state prison. The Florence Prison Run. The MC was always at the head of all the bikes. No one ever passed any of them and they were usually pretty deep in numbers. But it was always a good time watching them ride by
Right on brother I dig the video. I grew up around Bikers and MC’s. and a lot of times different clubs would come around and had the greatest parties and at first they rented field l from our family. When the party was over they cleaned the whole field up and they generally left it better than they had gotten it. So after that we didn’t charge them for the field and they argued about that for a few but since we didn’t take any money they gave us/me an invite. I was fifteen or sixteen years old so I had the best time at a party that I have ever had. Great group of people and lifetime friends.
Mate ive watched heaps of your vids.. mad respect for your views and man you're very articulate. So you aint no fukn dummy.. i love how intense you are hey.. then in this vid i find your helping those that have been where you have.. MASSIVE PROPS MATE.. YOU MADE GOOD NOW YOUR IMPARTIMG YOUR KNOWLEDGE 🙏 MAY GOD BLESS YOU SIR
Love the video. I have never been to prison or convicted of a felony. But you are so right about the federal government thing and the same holds true for a lot of local governments too. A few decades ago I was arrested, held on a high bond for 4 months, and then released without charges because I was a motorcycle technician who was getting a lot of business and praise from motorcycle club members. Even the IRS has harassed me for my career and lifestyle. Yes, we tend to be very protective of children and animals.
Had a neighbor in the 1% when I was younger. He used to let my friends and I play on his basketball hoop in his driveway. He also gave me my first beer when I was 16. He was an older army vet and gave me some good advice before I enlisted in the military and ended up over in Iraq. He passed away a couple years ago from what I heard, but I'll never forget how solid of a guy he was. He was a kind and generous dude to us kids, but gave off this aura of cold confidence like he could handle business in a heartbeat if needed.
I just started watching this. But, I hope you mention the incident between the Brand and the Red and White in old Folsom in 2 building. 4th tier when TD Bingham held Sonny Barger by his ankles over the rail and told him the rules. 1/3 became the norm.
I've been watching your videos for a few weeks now, and I have to say, I love the brutal honesty here. I did a little time in Pierce Co. That time was enough. A whole different world in there. Thanks for the flashback. ChoMos, you really should sleep with both eyes open.
Lol. I was a fugitive in Florida... was there during college...literally for having a dose of my prescription out of the bottle. They extradited me from my home in Maine... let me sit around for 4 months in Marion County, then threw me outside in Ocala..... came to get me in Maine... just to drop charges.....ugh.... go on vacation, leave on probation, come back on violation.... thankfully I was a dumb kid then. Life is awesome now. Love from Maine
Big 7? I've heard the big 5.. I'm guessing you were with the 7th that you added on? Outlaws, HA, Mongols, Bandidos and Penguins. (Sry they don't deserve to be called by their name) that's 5. The big 5. I think SOS deserve to be 6th. I'd like to know who is the 7th.
Im a doorman (in the UK). I know MCs are slightly differant here than in the US. But their rules and values are the same. We have some bikers come in from time to time. They are great guys. They treat us and our venue with respect, and everyone of them shakes all our hands as they leave. They said its because we have shown them respect, but without fearing them. Like most do. And they respect us for that. We now get on well with them.
I was on 4 Lane Freeway towing a trailer trying to get over to the off ramp, and the MC saw me trying to merge in. They got in front and behind me making the other trucks move and make room for me. I pulled into the gas station and they followed me to gas up as well. 2 of them came over and we talked for a bit good guys. 👍
Every HA I've ever met in California prisons has been stand up. In fact, one of them was one of the coolest guys I've ever met, and I'd consider him a real friend. I miss you, brother, and hope all is well with you. El Queso Grande 👍🏻
Dude props on the sponsor. U the man bro. I only did a couple short stints in county on petty shit but am 2 years sober off Meth and outta the game. Love the content. Keep it going brother.
When I was a CO, 1%ers taught me how to handle myself while I was working. I took their teachings to heart and that’s how I conduct myself to this day. I don’t know why they decided to educate me, but I did let them know who the chomos were.
Hey JD great videos especially on the MC i have over 10 years in security and investigations I have had a run in with the Hells angels and the Sons of silence when I lived in Colorado
I have ridden for a long time and I have made a lot of motorcycle friends over the years. Club friends were made, but I never got involved. Never went to prison either. This all sounds very rational and what I would expect.
