Field Guide: Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs

A concise field guide to outlaw motorcycle gangs (OMGs), based on real-world undercover and organized crime investigations.This guide breaks down how biker gangs operate—from structure and hierarchy to recruitment, criminal activity, and the role of violence in maintaining control. Nothing is off-limits, including firearms, explosives, drug trafficking, extortion, theft, and murder.Outlaw motorcycle gangs rely on intimidation, reputation, and opportunism to dominate territory and silence opposition. Their influence extends beyond rival gangs to civilians, businesses, and even law enforcement.At approximately 20 pages, this guide is designed for quick, practical insight—ideal for law enforcement, journalists, and anyone seeking a direct, no-nonsense understanding of the biker gang world.