The Tools, Tactics, and Mentality of Outlaw Biker Wars

Warfare among rival outlaw motorcycle clubs has been and remains a critical dynamic in the subculture. This paper examines the role of war mentality in the biker subculture and how it has changed overtime. Specific exemplary and noteworthy events are discussed to illustrate critical ideas. Also exam...

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Main Author: Quinn, James F. (Author)
Contributors: Forsyth, Craig J.
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2011
In: American journal of criminal justice
Year: 2011, Volume: 36, Issue: 3, Pages: 216-230
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Keywords:
Subculture/counterculture
Organizational Change
Social Organization
Crime/criminology
War
Gangs
Outlaw
Violence
Deviant Behavior
Criminal Behavior
One Percenter
Motorcycle clubs
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Summary:Warfare among rival outlaw motorcycle clubs has been and remains a critical dynamic in the subculture. This paper examines the role of war mentality in the biker subculture and how it has changed overtime. Specific exemplary and noteworthy events are discussed to illustrate critical ideas. Also examined are the changing tactics, defenses, and tools used in these conflict and how the mentality of the outlaw biker club has contributed to the evolution of warfare from impulsive, self-gratifying mayhem to more calculating symbolic and instrumental acts.
ISSN:1936-1351
DOI:10.1007/s12103-011-9107-5