Many people who been deployed will say they had traumatic experiences while in the armed forces. To cope with these experiences when in America, many look for a hobby to be around people they can relate to. One of these hobbies are joining motorcycle clubs (MC). More members of the military than you may think have joined a motorcycle club. The idea of a long lasting brotherhood becomes appealing after being in war. According to the members, they are not a part of a “gang” but a club of brothers. Joining a military-only motorcycle club is appealing because of the long lasting brothership, perks, and exclusivity.
Motorcycle clubs began appearing after World War II by ex-military. The original creators of military-only clubs were given Harley Davidson motorcycles by the government for use in combat. Then, when the soldiers came out of war, their love of riding expanded until the veterans eventually bought their own motorcycles and began looking …show more content…
In some clubs if a member is found to have committed a crime, the person will be kicked out. One reason why MCs are so particular on who represents them is because the ATF still views them as dangerous. While not outright labeling military-only MCs as “gangs” the ATF does notice that the clubs do have gans tendencies that are similar to those of an outlaw motorcycle club. The ATF explains “ [military motorcycle clubs] are beginning to inherit OMG traits and mannerisms (Anderson).” The Leathernecks, has "zero history of violence" and is now unfairly getting blacklisted as a "criminal gang,” because they were at Waco, Texas where “rival biker groups — and eventually local law enforcement officials — left nine dead and at least 20 injured (Anderson)”. Being labeled is one of the very few reasons why people are hesitant to join. Yet, overall military-only MCs have had an increase in membership numbers
Motorcycle clubs began appearing after World War II by ex-military. The original creators of military-only clubs were given Harley Davidson motorcycles by the government for use in combat. Then, when the soldiers came out of war, their love of riding expanded until the veterans eventually bought their own motorcycles and began looking …show more content…
In some clubs if a member is found to have committed a crime, the person will be kicked out. One reason why MCs are so particular on who represents them is because the ATF still views them as dangerous. While not outright labeling military-only MCs as “gangs” the ATF does notice that the clubs do have gans tendencies that are similar to those of an outlaw motorcycle club. The ATF explains “ [military motorcycle clubs] are beginning to inherit OMG traits and mannerisms (Anderson).” The Leathernecks, has "zero history of violence" and is now unfairly getting blacklisted as a "criminal gang,” because they were at Waco, Texas where “rival biker groups — and eventually local law enforcement officials — left nine dead and at least 20 injured (Anderson)”. Being labeled is one of the very few reasons why people are hesitant to join. Yet, overall military-only MCs have had an increase in membership numbers