Liberty Federal 48 Gun Safe Review

Liberty safe is the #1 seller of gun safes in the USA and there is a huge reason why. They implement the highest quality standards with every single gun safe being made in Utah, USA. The Federal series is exclusive to Home Depot and very similar to the Patriot series sold on Tractor Supply.

The Liberty Federal 48 is the same as the Colonial series, the next level up from the USA series ands adds an additional 15 minutes of fire protection.

Lock – Liberty Federal 48 Gun Safe

First and always most important for any safe is its lock and the Liberty Federal 48 Gun Safe comes standard with the SecuRam UL Rated BackLit high security electronic lock. SecuRam is a long standing and very reliable brand and one of the three major lock companies I recommend with the other two being NL and S&G.

The BackLit keypad is a huge upgrade from the TopLit used on the USA and Centurion models because it is full stainless steel construction compared to the ABS plastic. This makes the keypad significantly more durable and long lasting. They also vastly improved the way the 9 volt battery goes in and out by utilizing an interlocking plastic tray. Now you don’t have to slide the entire keypad up to change the battery, it’s a way better design.

This lock features a 6 digit electronic code that is easy to program to your own custom combination. In addition, the lock is designed to open 10,000+ times on just one battery.

Security – Liberty Federal 48 Gun Safe

The Liberty Federal 48 Gun Safe is built to standard UL RSC gun safe construction with one layer of steel and multiple layers of gypsum fire board. It features both a 12 gauge steel door and body with their patented military style locking bars. This design is far superior the traditional round bolts as it has a larger surface area and is one uniform piece.

Liberty also makes these safes on a robotic line that folds the steel in a 2-piece roll form body which eliminates the needs for internal welds like most other safes. It also exceeds the CA DOJ Gun Safe requirements and overall is significantly more secure than the safes you will find at Tractor Supply, Walmart or Costco.

Its nearest competitor the Stealth UL50 Gun Safe also uses only a 12 gauge steel door and body so this steel thickness is standard. Finally, a hard plate is placed in-between the steel door and internal lock body which absolutely destroys drill bits. An internal re-locker keeps the bolt in place if the burglar attempts to punch through the lock.

Fire Rating – Liberty Federal 48 Gun Safe

A 15 minute upgrade from the Liberty USA Gun Safes, the Liberty Federal 48 Gun Safe comes with a 75 minute fire rating at 1200 degrees. They also use genuine Palusol Fire seals which are the high quality seals in the industry. They expand to 7 times their size during a fire to keep smoke and heat out.

Keep in mind, this is a factory test and not certified by an independent testing agency like ETL. Liberty Safes have survived tons of real world fires successfully. All in all, I’d say the proof is in the pudding.

Style and Function

The Liberty Federal 48 Gun Safe is only available in textured bronze which looks fantastic. It is strong and durable, built to last for decades. This model does come with a door panel organizer and electrical outlet included.

Finally, the interior includes a split gun rack with adjustable or removable side shelves and a top shelf. Everything is upholstered in a high quality fabric and finished with a black plastic trim. Liberty Safe offers a lifetime warranty against break-in, attempted break-in and fire. In addition, they offer a 5 year parts and labor warranty on all components of the safe.

The Bottom Line

Would I buy the Liberty Federal 48 Gun Safe for my firearms and valuables. Yes, I definitely would as it has a high quality UL rated lock, UL RSC burglary rating, thick steel construction and high quality fire rating, all made in USA. Don’t hesitate on this one, it’s a great deal.