Is there a list of all of the Motorcycle Clubs that are off-limits to military personnel?

2016-09-29T01:06:12-04:00

Just trying to figure out what military members who enjoy riding can and cannot be a part of off duty.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 29 at 2016 1:23 AM

2016-09-29T01:23:40-04:00

Nearly every Installation has an Established OFF-LIMITS Memorandum...could also be an installation policy...this is where you would find any place of business thats off limits to military personnel...some installations may have this posted on their web pages in Command Memoranda or Command Policies....

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 29 at 2016 1:44 AM

2016-09-29T01:44:44-04:00

LCpl Private RallyPoint Member I could not find any off limits establishments listed in this publication. Please review it yourself. If there is a MCAS motorcycle club, they may have that information.

http://www.mcasyuma.marines.mil/Staff-and-Agencies/Station-Inspector/Off-Limits-Establishments/

Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Staff and Agencies Station Inspector Off Limits Establishments...

Marine Corps Air Station Yuma

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 29 at 2016 2:54 AM

2016-09-29T02:54:59-04:00

Don't just look at the memo for off limits establishments for your location, check the memo that covers off limits organizations as well. Many local chapters of motorcycle clubs are off limits to military personnel, but it is highly dependent on your location.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 29 at 2016 5:47 AM

2016-09-29T05:47:13-04:00

You have to cross reference the categorization of off limits organizations such as Criminal, Extremist, Terrorist with the federal categorization of the motorcycle club.

Response by SSgt Joseph Marquis made Sep 29 at 2016 7:59 AM

2016-09-29T07:59:30-04:00

Let's not look at who is off limits but instead list a few who are allowed.
Military clubs including: {MC = Motorcycle Club / MA = Motorcycle Association}

Armed Forces of America MC- Nation wide accepted
Legacy Vets MC - except Hawaii chapters?
US Military Vets MC - except Virginia chapters
Combat Vets MA - Except Virginia
Leather Necks MC - accepted
Also, Leather Neck MC {group dropped the "s".}
American Legion Riders {world wide accepted}
Warrior Brotherhood MC - not 100% on these guys

I hope this helps you get on the right track... good luck out there.

Response by PO2 Pete Haga made Sep 29 at 2016 9:47 AM

2016-09-29T09:47:08-04:00

The only club I have ever been with is the AMA because I like to ride were I want to go not be told were I can and cant go by some other club.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 29 at 2016 10:00 AM

2016-09-29T10:00:46-04:00

https://assets.documentcloud.org/documents/2085684/omgs-july-2014-redacted.pdf

There might be a more recent version - but that's what I found during a quick search.

omgs-july-2014-redacted.pdf

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 29 at 2016 12:50 PM

2016-09-29T12:50:29-04:00

I think you will be hard pressed to find a list of motorcycle clubs that are specifically off-limits for military personnel and I would question the legality of an SM that tells you that you cannot be in a motorcycle club. I get what the DODi says about participating in gang activities but many, including military lawyers, will argue that motorcycle clubs are not officially gangs. I have known plenty of folks that were in questionable clubs that had very successful careers and were even able to maintain their security clearances. I think the most important thing for you is to decide for yourself on whether your participation in a club's activities is appropriate in relation to your military service. Keep in mind that your decision on what you participate in on your off time can/will have repercussions on your ability to get a security clearance to further your career.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 29 at 2016 7:35 PM

2016-09-29T19:35:13-04:00

I am not aware of any list. But i would learn the difference between MC and RC. We as military can not participate in illegal activities. 1% motorcycle clubs are not a good choice to associate with while on AD. Because of what they do and represent. 1% Support clubs can also cause issue for AD members.
But, there are several Veteran Clubs that many AD service members are a part of. The whole thing boils down to level of commitment. RC are social clubs and ride. MCs are a way of life. Both have diffrent protocols governing them. When you become familiar with these, then you will know if any is a good fit. Hope this helps.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 4 at 2016 2:18 AM

2016-10-04T02:18:42-04:00

Special Forces MC (in Colorado) is on the up and up.

Pretty sure the Banditos, Hells Angels, and other 1%ers are not allowed at all.

Response by TSgt Lars Eilenfeld made Oct 13 at 2016 2:55 PM

2016-10-13T14:55:15-04:00

Yeah pretty much all of them, even Christian one's, apparently Christians, God and Jesus are a threat to the security of the nation and military personnel even though a lot of them use the tag phrase for God and Country.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 13 at 2016 5:43 PM

2016-10-13T17:43:54-04:00

I have a good friend who is a 1%++ , he is a good man, with some tremendous adversity..

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 18 at 2018 1:32 PM

2018-04-18T13:32:50-04:00

I would avoid any on any type of of watchlist by any law enforcement agency including local police.

Response by SSG Tom Pike made May 9 at 2018 12:04 PM

2018-05-09T12:04:39-04:00

Mud Puppies MC for any of you MP's.

Response by SFC Greg Bruorton made May 9 at 2018 12:38 PM

2018-05-09T12:38:42-04:00

I see no problem in joining the Harley Owners Group (HOG) club as I have since 1983. Usually, the criteria is to own a Harley-Davidson for starters.
Obviously, the Hell's Angels' chapters and other known outlaw clubs would be off-limits. For the Honda Gold Wing owners, the Gold Wing Association is an attractive outlet too.

Response by SP6 Cecil Fogg made May 11 at 2018 7:19 PM

2018-05-11T19:19:27-04:00

I'm From New York looking to join Vet M/C