RT Article
T1 The Tools, Tactics, and Mentality of Outlaw Biker Wars
JF American journal of criminal justice
VO 36
IS 3
SP 216
OP 230
A1 Quinn, James F.
A2 Forsyth, Craig J.
LA English
YR 2011
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1764275063
AB 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.
K1 Subculture/counterculture
K1 Organizational Change
K1 Social Organization
K1 Crime/criminology
K1 War
K1 Gangs
K1 Outlaw
K1 Violence
K1 Deviant Behavior
K1 Criminal Behavior
K1 One Percenter
K1 Motorcycle clubs
DO 10.1007/s12103-011-9107-5