Firearm & Weapons Charges · 24/7 Statewide
Gun & Weapons Charge Bail Bonds
In California
From misdemeanor brandishing to felon-in-possession and assault with a firearm, California weapons charges cover a wide bail range. Midnight Bail Bonds writes all of them and finances qualifying clients at 5% or 10% down. Licensed offices in Riverside, San Bernardino, and Indio — 24/7.
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Table Of Contents
Jump straight to the gun charge bail information you need — which statutes apply, typical bail ranges, financing terms, our process, and FAQs.
What Are Gun & Weapons Charges?
Financing Options for High Bail Amounts
Our Reviews
Charges We Handle
Down Payment Tiers for Gun Charge Bonds
Benefits of Using Midnight
What Affects Your Bail Amount
Charges That Raise Bail
Charges With More Flexible Terms
The Bail Process on a Gun Charge
What We Need When You Call
FAQs for Gun Charge Bail Bonds
Counties We Serve
What Are Gun & Weapons Charges?
California weapons law spans misdemeanors to strike felonies. Which statute is filed drives the bail amount — and your financing terms.
Penal Code §29800 — Felon in Possession
Penal Code §29800(a)(1) makes it a felony for anyone with a prior felony conviction to own, purchase, or possess a firearm. No violent act is required — possession alone is the offense. Bail is set at felony level and climbs with prior record.
Penal Code §417 — Brandishing a Weapon
Penal Code §417 covers drawing or exhibiting a firearm or deadly weapon in a rude, angry, or threatening manner. It is frequently charged as a misdemeanor, which means substantially lower bail than a felony firearm count.
Penal Code §245(a)(2) — Assault With a Firearm
Penal Code §245(a)(2) is the most serious of the three — assault committed with a firearm. It is commonly filed as a serious felony and a strike, with bail well above a simple possession charge.
Enhancements Move the Number Fast
Firearm-use, great-bodily-injury, and gang enhancements can multiply the scheduled bail. A defense attorney can argue the amount down at a noticed hearing under Penal Code §1270.1. Tell us the exact counts on the booking sheet and we'll tell you what to expect.
Financing Options for High Bail Amounts
The bail premium in California is 10% of the total bail, fixed by Cal. Ins. Code §1800. On firearm charges we offer 5% and 10% down — 1% and 3% down are not available. The table shows a 5% down structure at typical weapons-charge bail amounts.
| Total Bail | Standard 10% Premium | 5% Down | Remaining Financed Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $2,500 | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| $250,000 | $25,000 | $12,500 | $12,500 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 |
1% and 3% down are not offered on firearm charges. Simple misdemeanor-level brandishing under PC §417 may have more flexible terms than a felony firearm charge — a general possibility based on the full file, not a guarantee. The 10% total premium is set by state law and does not change.
Our Reviews
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Charges We Handle
We bond every charge type in Southern California, including every category of firearm and weapons offense. Explore any charge for the statute, typical bail range, and financing details.
Not sure if your situation qualifies? Call us — we'll tell you honestly whether we can help.
Down Payment Tiers for Gun Charge Bonds
Two tiers apply to firearm charges. Any agency advertising 1% down on a felony gun case is not being straight with you.
Who Qualifies
Cosigner with verifiable income, steady employment, and clean prior FTA history. Collateral may be required on felony counts or where a strike prior exists.
Notes
The balance of the 10% premium is financed on a signed plan, typically 6–18 months depending on bail size. Misdemeanor brandishing files often support the most flexible structuring.
Who Qualifies
Clients paying the full state-regulated premium in cash, or cases with no cosigner, no credit, and no collateral available.
Notes
This is the standard California premium set by law — no financing required, no monthly balance, fastest route to posting.
Benefits of Using Midnight on a Gun Charge
Firearm cases move fast and the paperwork has to be right. Here's what we bring.
Available 24/7 — Every Day of the Year
Arrests don't wait for business hours. Our phones are answered by a licensed California bail agent day or night, including weekends and holidays.
Every Weapons Charge, Misdemeanor to Strike Felony
From a §417 brandishing citation to a §245(a)(2) strike allegation, we write the full range and know what each one does to the bail number.
Bilingual Agents (English & Spanish)
Our agents handle intake, paperwork, and payment plan discussions in both English and Spanish so nothing gets lost in translation.
No-Collateral Options Where Eligible
On misdemeanor-level weapons charges with a strong cosigner, we can frequently post the bond without requiring property or a title.
Honest Terms Before You Sign
You'll know your exact down payment, collateral requirement, and monthly figure before paperwork moves — including how a prior strike affects them.
What Affects Your Bail Amount
Which statute was filed, and what's in the defendant's record, drive both the court's bail number and the terms we can approve.
Factors That Help
- Misdemeanor-level charge such as simple brandishing under PC §417.
- No prior felony convictions and no strike priors.
- No injury, no shots fired, and no enhancement allegations.
- Strong local ties — long-term California residence and steady employment.
- A cosigner with verifiable income and clean prior FTA history.
Factors That Hurt
- Felon-in-possession filing under PC §29800 with a felony record already on file.
- Assault with a firearm under PC §245(a)(2), commonly charged as a strike.
- Firearm-use, great-bodily-injury, or gang enhancement allegations.
- Prior strikes, prior weapons convictions, or active probation or parole.
- Flight risk indicators: no fixed address, out-of-state ties, or prior FTA.
Not qualifying for 5% down on a felony gun charge doesn't mean we can't help — it means the structure changes. Many clients post at the full 10% premium, or add a collateral pledge to unlock financed terms. Call and we'll tell you which applies to your case.
Charges That Raise Bail
These weapons filings sit at the top of the bail range and carry the tightest financing terms because of forfeiture exposure.
Felon in Possession of a Firearm
A felony on possession alone — no violent act required. Prior record drives the bail number upward.
- Prior felony conviction on record
- Possession, ownership, or purchase of a firearm
- Frequently charged alongside other counts
Assault With a Firearm
A serious felony, commonly filed as a strike. Bail is set well above simple possession.
- Assault committed with a firearm
- Often filed as a strike offense
- Injury allegations raise bail further
Enhancement Allegations
Enhancements attached to a firearm count can multiply the scheduled bail amount.
- Firearm-use enhancement
- Great-bodily-injury allegation
- Gang enhancement allegation
Prior Strikes & Weapons History
Prior record weighs heavily in both the court's bail decision and our underwriting.
- Prior strike convictions
- Prior weapons convictions
- On probation or parole at the time of arrest
High Bail Without Cosigner Support
An underwriting policy, not a criminal statute. When bail is high and there is no cosigner with verifiable income and no collateral, financed terms cannot be approved.
- Six-figure bail with no qualified cosigner
- No verifiable income or employment history
- No property or asset available to pledge
Insurance Code §1800 governs the premium itself; financing eligibility is a separate approval decision made by the surety.
Charges With More Flexible Terms
Lower-level weapons filings with a clean record are the most straightforward gun charge bonds we write — and the ones with the most flexible structuring.
Misdemeanor Brandishing
Simple brandishing charged as a misdemeanor carries far lower bail than any felony firearm count.
- No injury and no shots fired
- No felony record
- Charged as a misdemeanor
More flexible terms on misdemeanor-level brandishing are a general possibility based on the full file, not a guarantee.
First-Time Possession Offenses
Possession or carry violations with no prior record are routinely approved for financed terms.
- No prior felony conviction
- No enhancement allegations
- Standard county schedule bail amount
No Injury, No Enhancement
Where nobody was hurt and no enhancement is alleged, the bail number stays close to schedule.
- No great-bodily-injury allegation
- No gang enhancement
- No firearm discharge alleged
Strong Community Ties
Local roots reduce flight risk in both the court's eyes and ours.
- Long-term California residence
- Steady verifiable employment
- Family and dependents locally
Qualified Cosigner Support
A cosigner with stable income and clean history is what unlocks 5% down on a weapons charge.
- Verifiable long-term employment
- Homeowner or verifiable equity
- Clean prior FTA and forfeiture history
The Bail Process on a Gun Charge
From arrest to release, here's exactly what happens when you call Midnight Bail Bonds about a California weapons charge.
Step 1: Arrest & Booking
The defendant is transported to the county jail for booking. Bail is set from the county bail schedule based on the specific weapons counts filed, plus any enhancements.
Step 2: Call Midnight Bail Bonds
Call (909) 643-8359 with the defendant's full legal name, date of birth, and the arresting agency or jail. We locate them immediately and confirm the exact counts and bail amount.
Step 3: Qualification & Approval
We review the cosigner's income, employment, prior FTA history, and any strike priors on the case, then tell you plainly whether you qualify at 5% down or need the full 10% premium.
Step 4: Bond Posted at the Jail
Once paperwork is signed and the down payment is received, a licensed Midnight agent posts the bond at the facility holding the defendant. Release processing typically takes 2–8 hours depending on the county.
Step 5: Payment Plan Begins
The financed balance is paid on the schedule you signed — weekly, biweekly, or monthly. No surprise fees, no ballooning interest. Miss a payment and we call you before anything escalates.
County bail schedule references: Riverside Superior Court · San Bernardino Superior Court · Los Angeles Superior Court · Orange County Superior Court.
What We Need When You Call
Having these details ready lets us confirm the counts filed and quote your terms in minutes. Missing something? Call anyway — we can often look it up.
Defendant's Full Legal Name
First, middle, and last as it appears on their ID. Nicknames slow the jail search.
Date of Birth
Prevents confusion when multiple people share the same name in the booking system.
City or County of Arrest
Tells us which jail to check first — Riverside, San Bernardino, LA, Orange, or San Diego.
Booking Number (If Available)
Not required, but if you have it, it speeds up locating the record considerably.
Cosigner Contact Info
Cosigner's name, phone, employer, and general credit range — this is what determines your financing terms.
Your Relationship to the Defendant
Family, friend, or coworker — helps us know who to loop in on updates and paperwork.
FAQs for Gun Charge Bail Bonds
The honest answers we give clients calling about a firearm or weapons arrest.
Counties We Serve
Firearm and weapons charge bonds written across all five Southern California counties we serve. Click your county for local jail and court details.
