These Are the Unusual Rules Every Hells Angels Member Must Obey

For newly appointed prospects in the Hells Angels, one rule stands above the rest—never retaliate during hazing. No matter how harsh, personal, or physical it becomes, fighting back is strictly forbidden. Hazing isn’t random cruelty; it’s a sanctioned rite of passage embedded in the club’s bylaws.

It’s how members measure a prospect’s patience, loyalty, and resilience under pressure. This brutal trial isn’t meant for the faint-hearted. But one wrong move—one moment of retaliation—and your journey ends there. In this brotherhood, staying composed when tested is what separates future members from those who never earn the patch.