Patches can be a totally rad way to add some flavor to your motorcycle riding gear and show the world who you are!
Not all patches are cool, though. There are a few patches you might want to avoid wearing if you don’t know their meaning or history.
We’ve put together a list of 10 motorcycle patches you’ll be wanting to steer clear of when adorning your leather or denim vest, so check them out!
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Colors are markings, or “patches,” worn on cut-off vests by motorcycle club members to signify membership and territorial location. Since the 1960s, several diverse groups have worn club patches.
The Mongols MC patches Biker Gang is one of America’s most deadly gangs, with police prohibiting Mongols from wearing their jackets or any other item bearing their logo. However, a California judge eventually overruled the ruling, claiming that it violated both the First and Eighth Amendments, which guarantee their right to join any club.
Some media reports claims that Members of the Mongols have a long history of illegal drug trafficking, money laundering, extortion, murder, and assault. Because of these crimes, the Mongols became one of the most feared gangs in the United States, with as many as 270 warrants issued against them at one time.
As a result, they are no longer permitted to use their trademark logo. The decision was overturned, but they were fined half a million dollars, which seemed like a slap on the wrist to these self-proclaimed outlaws.
Mongols MC patches are something that members of outlaw motorcycle groups take pride in. Patches not only reflect a member’s allegiance and commitment to the club, but also their achievements and standing within that club.
That’s why people who try to prevent them from wearing their patches irritate them. That’s exactly what happened in 2008, when prosecutors were given the pre-trial ability to take Mongols members’ jackets or any other item bearing their mark. A California judge later overturned the decision, finding that it violated both the First and Eighth Amendments.
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It’s unsurprising that your typical motorcycle club would run afoul of the authorities, although it’s usually for minor offences like speeding or a bar brawl.
When it comes to the Mongols, though, the types of issues that come to mind are violence, theft, vandalism, and anything else that a reasonable person would not do. At one point, the Mongols had 270 warrants out against them at the same time.
Agent William Queen of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) was dispatched on an undercover mission to acquire information and build a case against the Mongols in 1998. Queen went on to become the chapter’s vice president and a fully patched member. Evidence acquired by Queen led to the arrest of 54 Mongols over the course of 28 months, with 53 of them being convicted.
In 2008, four ATF officers infiltrated the bar again as part of the Black Rain operation. The operation resulted in the detention of 38 Mongols, including Ruben “Doc” Cavazos, the Mongols’ National President at the time, who was eventually voted out of the club.
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The Mongols Motorcycle Club has solidified its reputation of violence and crime, having been involved in gang wars, drug deals, and human trafficking.
Known as one of the most brutal and violent outlaw motorcycle clubs, the Mongols Motorcycle Club has built up quite a reputation over the years.
Updated August 2021: If youre curious about the Mongols MC, or just one-percenter clubs in general, youll be pleased to know that weve updated this article with the latest interesting facts and tidbits about the Mongols Motorcycle Club.
What started out as a mainstream motorcycle club that first saw the light of day in 1969, ended up as one of the biggest titans the outlaw motorcycle community has witnessed over the past fifty years. From human trafficking to drug deals and countless gang wars, the Mongols Motorcycle Club has solidified its position as a force to be reckoned with.
The Mongols are notorious for good reason, but here are 15 facts you may not have known about this motorcycle club.
7 The German Mongols Motorcycle Club President Died In A Bike Accident
As a matter of fact, most of the members of the German club that was formed back in 2010 didnt know how to ride a bike. If anything, they used their cars to get around places and didnt even have motorcycle licenses. When Mustafa B., president of the German Mongols Motorcycle Club, finally got his license, he was involved in an accident and passed away shortly after the clubs formation.
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