Motorcycle Clubs in North Carolina: 1%er, Veteran, Christian and Riding Clubs

North Carolina has one of the busiest motorcycle club scenes in the Southeast. You will find outlaw (1%er) clubs, veteran and first responder clubs, Christian ministries, Black motorcycle clubs, and brand riding groups like H.O.G. This guide lists the clubs we could confirm have a presence in the state, what type of club each one is, and where its North Carolina chapters are.

Many of the clubs in this update came from you, our readers. Over the last few years you told us in the comments which clubs we missed and which details were wrong. Thank you. We checked each suggestion before we added it.

How we built this list

• NC presence: We only list a club if an official club site, a news report, a court record, or a public nonprofit filing shows it in North Carolina.
• Club type: We label each club as outlaw (1%er), independent, veteran or first responder, Christian, or riding club. We use the club’s own description where it gives one.
• Legal claims: We do not call any club criminal. Where law enforcement or a court has made claims about a club, we say so and link the source. An indictment is an allegation, not a conviction.
• Chapters change: Clubs open, close, and patch over chapters often. Contact the club before you show up anywhere.

Quick list: motorcycle clubs in North Carolina

Outlaw (1%er) motorcycle clubs in North Carolina

“1%er” is a term some clubs use for themselves. It comes from the idea that 99% of riders are law-abiding and 1% are outlaws. A club that wears a 1% patch is not the same as a club that a court has found to be a criminal enterprise. Below, we only state legal facts that come from cited sources.

1. Outlaws MC

Type: Outlaw (1%er). Founded: 1935, Illinois.

The Outlaws are widely seen as the largest 1%er club in North Carolina, and several readers wrote in to say so. The club’s “Copper Region” covers the Carolinas and Virginia. A 2010 federal indictment in the Eastern District of Virginia named leaders of the Asheville, Hickory and Lexington chapters and a Charlotte member. The FBI described the club in that case as an alleged criminal enterprise (FBI press release, 2010). In June 2025, a deadly shooting happened at the Outlaws clubhouse in Newton (WSOC-TV).

NC chapters named in public sources: Charlotte, Asheville, Hickory, Lexington, Newton (clubhouse). Earlier versions of this page also listed Concord, Monroe, Shelby and Statesville. We could not confirm those with a current source.

Readers also told us the Dire Wolves MC, a Monroe-based club that supported the Outlaws, patched over to the Outlaws. We could not confirm this with a public source, so treat it as a report.

2. Hells Angels MC

Type: Outlaw (1%er). Founded: 1948, California.

In October 2024, federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of North Carolina charged 16 members of the Hells Angels and Red Devils. The case, called Operation Broken Halo, centers on the Fayetteville chapters, and prosecutors say they claim territory up to Raleigh. The indictment alleges a murder in aid of racketeering of a Pagans member in Raleigh on 1 January 2023 and an attack on Pagans members in Wade in July 2023 (U.S. Attorney’s Office, EDNC, 16 Oct 2024; CBS17). These are charges, and each defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

NC presence: Fayetteville (named in the indictment). Older versions of this page also listed Wilmington, which we could not confirm.

3. Red Devils MC

Type: Support club for the Hells Angels.

A reader told us the Red Devils “are showing up a lot in NC.” The 2024 federal indictment backs that up. Prosecutors call the Red Devils the main support club for the Hells Angels nationwide, and five alleged Red Devils members are charged with the January 2023 killing in Raleigh (indictment, case 5:24-cr-00289).

NC presence: Fayetteville and the Raleigh area.

4. Pagans MC

Type: Outlaw (1%er). Founded: 1959, Maryland.

The Pagans were missing from our old list, and several readers pointed it out. One reader placed the club in Fayetteville, Smithfield and Raleigh. At the 2024 press conference on the Hells Angels case, officials described an increase in Pagans activity in North Carolina (WRAL). In June 2025, police and the SBI searched the Pagans clubhouse in Caldwell County as part of the Newton shooting investigation. No charges were filed over that shooting at the time of the report (WSOC-TV).

NC presence: Raleigh area, Caldwell County (Lenoir). Fayetteville and Smithfield are reported by readers.

5. Titans MC

Type: Independent 1%er (the club’s own description). Founded: 1982, in Virginia and West Virginia.

A reader told us the Titans have at least one North Carolina chapter. The club calls itself “an independent 1% club” and says it has chapters across the East Coast, Midwest, West Coast and South (Titans MC). Public listings show a Titans MC location in Thomasville, NC.

Independent and traditional clubs

6. Southern Riders MC

Type: Independent club. Founded: 1981.

A reader asked why we left out the Southern Riders, who have chapters in North Carolina and Virginia. The club’s trademark lists 1981 as its first year (USPTO record via Justia). Nonprofit filings show chapters in Fayetteville and Harnett County, and local news covers chapters in Montgomery and Cumberland counties. In 2019, state ALE agents raided two Southern Riders clubhouses and charged 12 men with alcohol and firearms violations (Montgomery Herald). The Montgomery County chapter has also held fundraisers for the Star area.

7. Boozefighters MC

Type: Historic independent club. Founded: 1946, California.

The Boozefighters call themselves the “Original Wild Ones.” They were “outlaw” in the old sense: not sanctioned by the AMA. Today they are a family and charity-focused club. NC chapters include NE North Carolina and Chapter 135 (Foothills).

Veteran, law enforcement and first responder clubs

8. Red Knights International Firefighters MC

Type: Firefighters club, not 1%er. Founded: 1982, Massachusetts.

A Red Knights member wrote in to say we had left out “the biggest MC in NC.” The club’s own chapter sheet lists more than 20 North Carolina chapters, all in its Region 4 (Red Knights chapter list). Members are current or former firefighters.

NC chapters include: Lexington, Shallotte, Indian Beach, Gastonia, Wilmington, Graham, Elizabeth City, Jacksonville, Greensboro, Garner, Wake Forest, Statesville, Concord, Star, Rocky Mount, Wallace, Lenoir, Sherrills Ford, Rougemont, Albemarle, Taylorsville, Erwin and Pittsboro. Wilmington’s NC 6 hosts the Carolina Dixie Rally.

9. Warriors MC

Type: Native American veteran and first responder club, not 1%er. Founded: October 2004, Hillsborough, NC.

A reader reminded us that the Warriors MC started right here in North Carolina. The club brings together Native Americans who serve or served in law enforcement, the military and emergency services, plus non-Native members. Its rules say “No drugs, no criminal actions” (Warriors MC).

10. Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA)

Type: Combat veterans, 501(c)(19) veterans organization. Founded: 2001.

NC chapters (15-x): Fayetteville (15-1), Charlotte (15-2), Jacksonville (15-4), Winston-Salem (15-5), Raleigh (15-6), Asheville (15-7), Murphy (15-8), Lenoir (15-10), Goldsboro (15-11).

11. Blue Knights International LEMC

Type: Law enforcement, not 1%er. Founded: 1974, Maine.

Active and retired law enforcement officers. The Blue Knights have several numbered chapters in North Carolina, including NC II, NC VIII, NC X, NC XIII and NC XVI.

12. Gunfighters MC

Type: Law enforcement, male only. Founded: 2005.

Three NC chapters: Graveyard, Little Chicago and Smoky Mountains.

13. Enforcers MC

Type: Law enforcement, military and public safety.

NC chapters include Triad, Yadkin Valley, Crystal Coast, Blue Ridge, Johnston County and Smokey Mountain.

14. Buffalo Soldiers MC (NABSTMC)

Type: Black motorcycle club with military heritage, not 1%er. Founded: 1993, Chicago.

The National Association of Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers MC honors the Black U.S. Army regiments known as the Buffalo Soldiers.

NC chapters: Fayetteville (North Carolina Buffalo Soldiers, ncbuffalosoldiers.com), Charlotte (bsmccharlotte.com), Greensboro, Wilmington and Raleigh.

Christian motorcycle ministries

15. Christian Motorcyclists Association (CMA)

Type: Christian ministry, open to all riders.

A reader pointed out that CMA “has chapters throughout the state.” We confirmed several, including NC Christian Cyclists (#129, Sanford), Servants of Righteousness (#698, Morganton), Soul Seekers (#699, Henderson) and Cross Way Riders (#1366, Stony Point). Use the CMA chapter finder to find one near you.

16. Bikers for Christ Motorcycle Ministry

Type: Christian ministry. Founded: 1990, Marysville, California.

BFC has many chapters in North Carolina, including Appalachian, Capital City, Foothills, NC Coast and Wayne County.

Riding clubs, women’s clubs and charity clubs

17. Guardians of the Children

Type: Nonprofit child advocacy club. Members support children who are recovering from abuse. NC chapters: Gastonia, Mooresville and High Country.

18. Queens Together MC

Type: Women’s motorcycle club, not 1%er. Members ride together and take part in charity and community service.

19. Carolina Cruisers MC

Type: Riding club. Founded: 1997. Based in the Piedmont Triad (Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point). Members ride all makes of motorcycle, usually on Saturdays.

20. Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.), Raleigh Chapter

Type: Brand riding club sponsored by Harley-Davidson. A good first club if you are new to group riding. Most Harley dealers in the state host a chapter.

Black motorcycle clubs in North Carolina

North Carolina has one of the strongest Black biker scenes in the Southeast, from Charlotte to the Triangle. The Buffalo Soldiers MC chapters are listed above. The clubs below are ones we could confirm through the club’s own website, a public chapter page or local news coverage. If your club is missing, tell us in the comments and send a public link we can check.

21. 761st Black Panthers MC

Type: Black heritage and community club, registered nonprofit. Founded: 8 November 2024, Raleigh, NC.

The club honors the 761st Tank Battalion, the mostly African American Army unit of World War II known as the Black Panthers. Its own site says the club’s mission is to teach the community about the battalion, including its record 183 straight days in combat (761st Black Panthers MC). It hosts an annual charity ride for Disabled American Veterans, Wake County Chapter 1. The 2026 ride started at Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson in Raleigh (DAV Wake County #1).

NC chapters: Mother Chapter, Raleigh.

22. Black Reign MC

Type: Traditional brotherhood club. Founded: 2 May 2023, Maryland.

Black Reign MC says it was founded to return to core MC values of brotherhood, loyalty and integrity. It started with a Mother Chapter in Maryland and a Fredericksburg, Virginia chapter, then added Charlotte and, in March 2025, Rock Hill, South Carolina (Black Reign MC). The club also runs the Black Reign “We Care” Foundation, which hosts safety courses and scholarship programs (Black Reign We Care Foundation).

NC chapters: Charlotte.

23. 300 Movement MC

Type: Brotherhood club. Base: Charlotte, NC.

300 Movement MC is a Charlotte club whose public page says members should carry themselves so they are “admired and respected by the general public rather than feared.” It is listed in the national Black Motorcycle Clubs directory under Charlotte (Black Motorcycle Clubs directory), and its page was still posting in 2026 (300 Movement MC on Facebook).

NC chapters: Charlotte.

24. 2 For Life MC

Type: Riding club. Base: Raleigh, NC.

2 For Life is a Raleigh club that shows up at Triangle charity events. It was among the clubs at the 2021 B.U.D.’s Foundation Fallen Riders Fundraiser Weekend, which awards scholarships and holds a memorial ride (Gary Poole Law Office). It is also listed in the Black Motorcycle Clubs directory (Black Motorcycle Clubs directory).

NC chapters: Raleigh.

More North Carolina clubs: veterans, first responders and riding groups

25. Turning Point MC

Type: Community club. Base: Raleigh, NC.

Turning Point is best known in Raleigh for its holiday toy rides. WRAL has covered the club collecting toys and riding through the city to deliver them to Triangle children (WRAL).

NC chapters: Raleigh.

26. Vulcan Riders Association, Charlotte Chapter 1-7

Type: Brand riding club for Kawasaki Vulcan owners. Base: Charlotte, NC.

The Vulcan Riders Association lists NC 1-7 in Charlotte as its North Carolina chapter (VRA chapter list). In 2022 the association brought its East rally, “The Hendo,” to Hendersonville (Blue Ridge Now).

27. Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA)

Type: Touring and family riding association, not an MC. Base: NC District.

GWRRA’s North Carolina District runs chapters across the state, including Greensboro, Cary, Garner, Durham, Asheville, Hendersonville, Hickory, Wake Forest, Rocky Mount, New Bern, Winston-Salem and Elizabeth City (GWRRA NC chapters). Riders of any touring bike are welcome, not only Gold Wings.

28. Crossed Rifles MC

Type: Veterans club, traditional three piece patch. Base: Salisbury area, NC.

Crossed Rifles MC focuses on veterans support and POW/MIA awareness (Crossed Rifles MC). The club takes part in Wreaths Across America at Salisbury National Cemetery and is listed as a member of the NC Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs (NCCOMC member clubs).

29. Fire and Iron MC

Type: Firefighters club, not 1%er. Base: Stations statewide.

Fire and Iron calls its chapters “stations,” and its members are firefighters and fire service personnel. Fire & Iron MC Station 143 in Walkertown is registered as a North Carolina corporation (NC corporation record).

NC stations include: Station 143 (Walkertown) and Station 68 (New Bern).

30. Riders in Recovery MC

Type: Clean and sober brotherhood. Base: Charlotte area, NC.

Riders in Recovery is a club of men who work 12 step programs and “live and ride clean and sober.” Its founder’s letter dates the idea to 1995, when he kept finding fellow riders at AA meetings on work trips (Riders in Recovery MC). The club is registered in Matthews, NC (NC corporation record).

31. Viet Nam Vets / Legacy Vets MC

Type: Veterans club. Base: Several NC crews.

The club brings Vietnam era veterans together with the later generations it calls Legacy Vets. Its Mountain Chapter NC is a registered tax exempt nonprofit in Winston-Salem (TaxExemptWorld), and it is listed with the NC Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs (NCCOMC member clubs).

NC chapters include: Mountain Chapter (Winston-Salem) and Northern Crew (Jacksonville area).

32. Iron Order MC

Type: Independent club, not 1%er. Base: Chapters in NC.

Iron Order’s national site lists North Carolina among its state charters (Iron Order MC North Carolina). Its Asheville chapter runs its own site and lists the state’s other chapters, including Creedmoor (Iron Order Asheville).

Clubs we are still checking

Readers also named these clubs. We could not yet confirm a current North Carolina presence with a reliable source, so we have not given them full entries:

• Red Creek Squad (suggested by a reader)
• Mongols MC (our old page listed a Wilson County chapter)
• Dire Wolves MC (readers say it patched over to the Outlaws)

If you can point us to a public source, leave a comment and we will update this page.

How to approach a motorcycle club in North Carolina

• Start with an open club. H.O.G., CMA, CVMA (if you qualify) and brand clubs welcome new riders.
• Go to a public event first. Charity rides and dealership events are the easiest way to meet members.
• Respect patches. Do not wear a three-piece patch or a club’s colors you have not earned.
• Ask about rules. Many clubs require a certain bike type, size or background.

Frequently asked questions

What is the biggest motorcycle club in North Carolina?

By number of chapters, the Red Knights firefighters club lists more than 20 NC chapters, and CMA and Bikers for Christ also have many. Among 1%er clubs, the Outlaws are widely seen as the largest in the state.

What 1%er motorcycle clubs are in North Carolina?

Public sources place the Outlaws, Hells Angels, Pagans and the Titans (self-described) in North Carolina. The Red Devils are a Hells Angels support club with a presence around Fayetteville and Raleigh.

Are there Hells Angels in North Carolina?

Yes. A 2024 federal indictment names Hells Angels and Red Devils chapters in Fayetteville, with activity around Raleigh.

Are the Pagans in North Carolina?

Yes. News reports place the Pagans in the Raleigh area and Caldwell County, and officials have described growing Pagans activity in the state.

What is the difference between an MC and a riding club?

An MC (motorcycle club) usually has a formal structure, a three-piece patch and a prospect period. A riding club is more casual, usually open to anyone, and members wear a one-piece patch or none.

Which motorcycle clubs in NC are for veterans or first responders?

CVMA (combat veterans), Warriors MC, Red Knights (firefighters), Blue Knights, Gunfighters and Enforcers (law enforcement) all have NC chapters. The Buffalo Soldiers MC also has strong military roots.

Can women join motorcycle clubs in North Carolina?

Yes. Queens Together MC is a women’s club, and many riding clubs, H.O.G. chapters and CMA chapters welcome women members.

Know a club we missed, or see a chapter that has closed? Tell us in the comments. Reader corrections built most of this update.