Liberty Safe’s recent admission that it provided law enforcement officials with access codes to one of its safes has sparked significant public scrutiny among the firearm community.
In a viral post on X, The Hodge Twins posted the details of Nathan Hughes, an individual arrested for his alleged involvement in the January 6 Capitol riot. According to the post, The Hodge Twins claimed that when the FBI raided Hughes’ home with a warrant, the bureau sought Liberty Safe’s cooperation in gaining access to Hughes’ firearm safe.
After the details of the FBI raid went viral, the company confirmed its cooperation with the FBI in a company press release. Liberty Safe stated that it has a protocol to provide access codes to law enforcement when presented with valid search warrants.
“Our company protocol is to provide access codes to law enforcement if a warrant grants them access to a property. After receiving the request, we received proof of the valid warrant, and only then did we provide them with an access code. Liberty Safe had no knowledge of any of the details surrounding the investigation at the time.”
Liberty Safe
The company’s confirmation of the incident sparked outrage among firearm owners. While some are angered at Liberty Safe’s cooperation with a law enforcement raid, the real controversy is the revelation that Liberty Safe has the capability to access any of its customers’ safes.
Liberty Safe explained that it provided the FBI with an “access code” to open Hughes’ safe. Essentially, this means the company has the ability to gain access to its customer’s locked possessions.
Some have argued in defense of the company that this system is designed to aid individuals who forget their safe password and/or lose their key. However, Liberty Safe’s website does not inform customers who lose access to their gun storage units that the access code is stored by the company. Instead, the company suggests customers hire a locksmith.
“If you need immediate access to your safe’s combination, you’ll need to hire a certified locksmith. However, you must contact Liberty Safe first and have the locksmith contact us, too. Failure to do so will void your safe and safe lock warranties.”
Liberty Safe Website
Prior to this controversy, Liberty Safe has been frequently rated by many as one of the best safe options for firearm owners. However, this shocking revelation by the company is likely to be detrimental to its public perception. By admitting that the company has the technology to access any customer’s safe, and admitting it will aid law enforcement who want access to an individual’s firearms, the company has broken the trust of its entire customer base. It is more than likely that the company will face the Bud Light treatment as customers abandon Liberty Safe for competitors.
