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187

“187″ is the California penal Code for Murder.

5150

“5150″ is the California penal code for criminally insane.

Anarchy

Beyond The Law

Biohazard Gang Membership is Contagious

Cholo

Guard Tower

The guard tower represents an individual has served prison time.

F… The Police

F… The World

Mi Vida Loca

“Mi Vida Loca” is three dots in the shape of a triangle. It means “my crazy life” and is usually located on the hands or face.

Our Lady of Guadalupe

Pachuco Cross

The Pachuco cross has three evenly spaced rays radiating upward. Typically, it is located on the web of the hand. The legend surrounding the cross embraces the idea that the gang member wearing the tattoo has either killed a cop or murdered a rival gang member.

Praying Hands

Praying hands surrounded by the phrase “In Loving Memory” and a individual’s name shows respect for a fallen gang member.

Smile Now, Cry Later

Spider Web

The spider web represents an individual has served prison time.

Teardrop

The teardrop is usually located under the eye. The legends indicate that an unshaded teardrop means that a gang member has done a drive-by shooting and a shaded teardrop means that a gang member has killed an enemy during a drive-by shooting. However, nowadays, the teardrop also indicates that gang member has served time in prison.