Alongside the infamous Hells Angels, the Pagans take their place as a legendary outlaw motorcycle gang in the folklore of the subculture.
The 1%er Motorcycle Club is the most formidable adversary of the “81” gang and has a widespread presence in the eastern region of the United States.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation considers them to be an “Outlaw Motorcycle Gang” despite the fact that they are affiliated with a motorcycle club that goes by the name “One Percenter” (FBI).
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The Origins of The Pagan’s Motorcycle Club
In the year 1959, Lou Dobkin established the Pagans Motorcycle Club in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Dobkin went on to become the first President of the Pagan’s MC. Initially, there were 13 people that participated in this band. All of them rode Triumph motorcycles and wore denim jackets.
Insignia
The Norse fire giant known as “Surtr” is seen brandishing a sword while sitting atop the sun in the official logo of the Pagan’s Motorcycle Club. Both the word “Pagan’s” and the initials “MC“ are inscribed in red, white, and blue, and they are located above and below Surtr, respectively.
Growth of the Pagans
In the 1960s, the Pagans quickly expanded from their initial lineup of 13 members to a much larger lineup. During this time period, they drafted a formal constitution and established a system of government that included a president at the national level.
There are currently between 350 and 400 members spread over 13 states. They are active in the states of Delaware, Florida, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Other states in which they operate include New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
Pagan’s Motorcycle Club
Members of the Pagans, in contrast to those of other One Percenter motorcycle organizations, do not include the chapter they belong to on their insignia. It is claimed that they do this on purpose in order to stop law enforcement officers from being able to determine which chapter the individuals belong to.
The Pagan’s MC and the Criminal Underworld
The Pagan has a lengthy tradition of participating in illegal activities.
The Pagans made an appearance in Hackettstown, New Jersey, in 1994 for a charity event that was hosted by the Tri-County Motorcycle Club.
In order to prevent the Hells Angels from entering, they were there to instill fear in the local motorcycle gangs and convince them to join forces with them.
A brawl broke out, and as a result, two Pagans were killed and a number of other people were injured.
The Pagan’s Motorcyclist Club
At the Hellraiser Ball, which took place in 2002 on Long Island, New York, 73 Pagans challenged members of the Hells Angels motorcycle club. An altercation broke out, which ultimately led to the death of a Pagan and the injury of 10 other people.
2 weeks after the incident in Long Island, a tattoo parlor in Philadelphia that was owned by Pagan’s was set on fire, possibly in vengeance for the incident in Long Island.
In 2005, the Pagan’s are said to have continued their conflict with the Hells Angels by reportedly taking the life of the Vice President of the Hells Angels chapter in Philadelphia.
In the latter part of that year, the Hells Angels shut down the aforementioned chapter, which is an indication that they may have been expelled from the Pagans’ stronghold.
In 2010, law enforcement in Rocky Point, New York, apprehended 19 members of the Pagans on suspicion that they were involved in a plot to assassinate members of the Hells Angels motorcycle gang.
Assault, sale of illegal substances, conspiracy to conduct extortion, and firearms allegations were among those leveled against the defendant.
As a result of these and several other crimes involving illegal substances, guns, violence, organized crime, and more, the Pagans have become maybe the most vicious 1%er motorcycle club anywhere in the world when measured in terms of pound-for-pound aggression.
In point of fact, they have a great deal in common with the infamous motorcycle gangs known as “Bosozoku” in Japan.
Today, the Pagans Motorcycle Club (MC) maintains the almost daily confrontations it has with the Hells Angels and law enforcement authorities.
Traditions
In contrast to the vast majority of other illegal motorcycle organizations, the Pagans openly embrace and celebrate violent behavior as part of their culture.
The national sergeant-at-arms of the organization is the one in charge of selecting the 13 members of the group who will act as “Enforcers” or “Regulators.” These members resort to coercion and physical assault in order to quell any and all dissent to the Mother Club.
In general, the group is recognized for having a contentious way of life. It is well knowing that many members have fascist or racist sentiments, and some members wear patches that express these ideologies.
Furthermore, disagreements are frequently settled through violent means, which contributes to the general impression that the gang is comprised of nasty boys.
Membership
There is a minimum age requirement of 21 years old to join the Pagans. In addition to that, they need to buy a Harley–Davidson motorbike that has an engine that is 900 cc or higher.
The Pagans maintain a rigorous organization based on a hierarchical structure. At the moment, Delaware County, Pennsylvania serves as the location of the Pagans’ headquarters.