Gangs use hand signs as a means of communication, to identify themselves as a member of a particular gang and to disrespect (dis) rival gang members. Many gangs have created hand signs to represent each letter of the alphabet and other signs to represent a word or a phrase. Most members become highly proficient at this "art" and can communicate with others without speaking. Displaying these hand signs is known as "flashing" or "throwing" the signs. The links below provide limited examples of some basic hand signs.
