Many MC’s in North America have established state wide MC confederations which are composed of MC’s that have chapters in that state. Such confederations hold periodic meetings on neutral ground, where normally the presidents and vice presidents of each club or chapter will meet to discuss issues of common interest. Often territorial disputes or other inter club disagreements are resolved.
It is common that the largest “one percent” club in a state will control the federation, and will impose their will on the smaller motorcycle clubs. Many of the smaller clubs will be forced to adopt a support role, and if they resist, could even be forced to disband or risk a war. These smaller clubs are often shamed into handing over their colours and joining the AMA to signify that they are not “one percenters”. Many such bike clubs are family clubs and would be obliged to comply.
There have been instances of large MC’s fighting over territory and other contentious issues with one another, and such events have been known to lead to extreme violence, and even deaths. Invariably these fights have involved the Hells Angels and other major MC’s such as the “Mongols” and the “Pagans”.
It is common that the largest “one percent” club in a state will control the federation, and will impose their will on the smaller motorcycle clubs. Many of the smaller clubs will be forced to adopt a support role, and if they resist, could even be forced to disband or risk a war. These smaller clubs are often shamed into handing over their colours and joining the AMA to signify that they are not “one percenters”. Many such bike clubs are family clubs and would be obliged to comply.
There have been instances of large MC’s fighting over territory and other contentious issues with one another, and such events have been known to lead to extreme violence, and even deaths. Invariably these fights have involved the Hells Angels and other major MC’s such as the “Mongols” and the “Pagans”.