The Pagans Motorcycle Club is a motorcycle club formed by Lou Dobkins in 1959 in Prince George's County, Maryland. Known colloquially as simply The Pagans, the club rapidly expanded, and by 1968 they dominated the entire East Coast. A Motorcycle Club (MC) is an organized club of motorcycle riders who follow a series of traditional rules for participation in the club, including, but not limited to, a group of elected officers; a probationary period for new members; the wearing of a specific club patch (or patches) adorned with... Prince Georges County is a suburban county located in the state of Maryland immediately east of Washington, D.C.. It is notable as the wealthiest majority-African-American county in the country. ... Official language(s) None (English, de facto) Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Area  Ranked 42nd  - Total 12,407 sq mi (32,133 km²)  - Width 101 miles (145 km)  - Length 249 miles (400 km)  - % water 21  - Latitude 37° 53′ N to 39° 43′ N  - Longitude 75° 03′ W to 79° 29...

By 1965 The Pagans, originally clad in blue denim jackets and riding Triumphs, began to evolve along the lines of the stereotypical one percenter motorcycle club. Triumph Motorcycles is an English motorcycle manufacturer, originally based in Coventry. ... A Motorcycle Club (MC) is an organized club of motorcycle riders who follow a series of traditional rules for participation in the club, including, but not limited to, a group of elected officers; a probationary period for new members; the wearing of a specific club patch (or patches) adorned with...

The Pagans MC patch depicts the Norse fire-giant Surt wielding a flaming sword, plus the word "Pagans" in red, white and blue. Norse, Viking or Scandinavian mythology comprises the indigenous pre-Christian religion, beliefs and legends of the Scandinavian peoples, including those who settled on Iceland, where most of the written sources for Norse mythology were assembled. ... In the Icelandic Eddas Surtur (Old Norse Surtr) is the leader of the fire giants in the south, the ruler of Muspel, the realm of fire. ... Pagan and heathen redirect here. ...

The Pagans are categorized as an Outlaw Motorcycle Gang by the FBI. They are known to fight over territory with the Hells Angels MC^[1]. A Motorcycle Club (MC) is an organized club of motorcycle riders who follow a series of traditional rules for participation in the club, including, but not limited to, a group of elected officers; a probationary period for new members; the wearing of a specific club patch (or patches) adorned with... F.B.I. and FBI redirect here. ... This article is about the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club. ...

Recent Events

A Pagan leader, Jay Carl Wagner, 66, was arrested in Washington County, MD, by state and federal officials on Wednesday, May 9, 2007, and later charged with possession of a regulated firearm after conviction of a violent crime. Police and agents recovered seven handguns, two explosive devices and 13 long rifles ^[2].

Pagan leader Tim Connolly was arrested at the City Limits bar in New Hope, AL after a fight broke out. Three people were taken to area hospitals and two other Pagan members remain on the run. ^{[citation needed]} New Hope is a city located in Madison County, Alabama. ...

References

1. ^ The New York Times, 3/13/2002; Metro Briefing | New York: Central Islip: 73 Bikers Indicted
2. ^ Herald-Mail.com, May 10, 2007: Police search for weapons during raid on area home

External links

• PMC Brotherhood
• PMC Defense Fund, archived
• The Pagans and The Fates from The Malefactors Register