How can you run a gang in San Andreas?

Answer 1

For CJ to recruit and communicate with a Grove Street family member (PS2), to help out in turf wars: press the directional pad up, at the same time you are targeting that member (as if CJ was going to aim a gun). Depending on the respect level that CJ has, he can recruit up to 7 members of his gang at a time. To transport the homies around, CJ obviously needs to find a vehicle to accommodate them all. So if he was lucky enough to have 7 guys, he would need something like a bus, whereas a car would take say 2, 3 or 4 homies.

After recruitment, pressing the directional pad up, will see the recruits follow CJ. Pressing the directional pad down, will see them stay where they are until further notice. To dismiss the recruits, press the directional pad down for a couple of seconds, or just let CJ walk away from them. When a gang war starts, they will automatically start firing at the enemy.

Respect Levels and Number of Recruits Possible:

Above 1% = 2

Above 10% = 3

Above 20% = 4

Above 40% = 5

Above 60% = 6

Above 80% = 7