Best American Made Gun Safes Brands & Reviews 2024

There’s no argument about the quality of American made gun safes. You can be sure that no corners were cut to save costs and that only the highest quality materials were used in the construction. 

Plus, when you buy one of these gun safes made in the USA that money stays within our economy. To help you be as informed as possible when making your next American made gun safe purchase, we’ve put together this handy guide for you.

We’ll give you an overview of the best American made gun safes brands in 2024, take an in-depth look at some of the best gun safes made in the USA, and wrap it up with an eye at some of the features you can expect from a high-quality American made gun safe.

List of American-Made Gun Safes / Brands in 2024

While there are some gun safe manufacturers that produce a few great US made safes (making their other gun safes overseas,) we’re focusing just on brands that proudly manufacture their entire product lines in the USA.

The following list comprises the highest quality gun-safe brands that are fully US-made so you can have an idea of what brands specifically to look into when you’re in the market for a great American-made gun safe. After you check out our choices for the best American-made gun safes, be sure to refer back to this list of American-made gun safes to see if you agree.

AMSEC: American Security

Browning

Fort Knox Vaults

Heritage Safe Company

Liberty Safes

Rhino Metals Inc.

TruckVault

VaultPro USA

V-Line

Pendleton Safes

Our Pick: Liberty Safe’s Magnum Series

When looking at gun safes made in America, you cannot go wrong with a Liberty Safe. These safes are subjected to some pretty intense testing, where they’re pitted against competitor safes to see which one will come out the strongest. After a drop test from 200 feet, crashing a car into them, and subjecting the safes to a brutal attack, the Liberty safe continues outperforming other gun safes.

The Magnum Series is Liberty Safe’s top line, with their Presidential Gun Safes coming in at a close second. We picked the 22 Gun NS25 National Security Magnum Safe as a great example of the quality you can expect with this line of gun safes and will be looking at it in detail.

It offers ten color options and comes standard with a black and chrome dial lock; electronic lock or bio-lock are available at an extra cost.

This safe has an impressive seven gauge steel body – that’s nearly 5 mm of steel! The door is 6 inches thick with a 1.25-inch composite that protects against prying. Understand what we’re saying here: There’s nothing magical about the gauge of steel being used here. Only that it, in conjunction with the composites and other materials used in this model’s construction, provide a robust and secure place to store your firearms.

On top of having the thickest body and door of any of the gun safes in this list, it also boasts the highest fire rating. With 131,000 BTU’s standard, this safe can withstand temperatures of up to 1200 degrees Fahrenheit for up to 2.5 hours. That fire protection is achieved through four layers of 5/8 inch thick fireboard in the walls and ceiling, two layers of 1/2 inch thick fireboard in the door, and two layers of 5/8 inch thick fireboard in the door. A Palusol seal in the door expands to provide further protection against heat.

Additional security features in this safe include a ball-bearing steel hard plate in the door that protects against drill attacks by effectively shattering drill bits. Active-locking bolts 1.25 inches thick on all four sides and a triple relocker ensure you’re the only one with access to your firearms.

Runner-Up: Rhino Safes Ironworks Series

Inside and out, the Rhino Ironworks Series are the most beautiful gun safes made in the USA. The exterior is hand-distressed, making it look like a weathered antique. The interior is fully lined with distressed faux suede, giving it the aspect of well-worn leather with rivets to hold it in place. Plush adjustable shelves provide additional storage space for handguns, accessories, and valuables. We’ll be using the 35-capacity CIWD6030X Gun Safe as an example of the quality you can expect. 

This gun safe can hold up to 35 long guns with the adjustable shelves removed. However, there is a door organizer with holsters for six handguns to cut out holders in one of the shelves for additional handguns. Additional zipper pockets and Velcro pouches provide extra space on the door to hold extra mags, ammo, and accessories.

This gun safe provides up to 85 minutes of fire protection up to 1400°F. It features the patent-pending F-4 locking system, with tungsten carbide armor to protect against drill attacks. The steel body and door are made of 12 gauge steel -that’s nearly 3mm thick. Both body and door have multiple layers of 5/8 inch thick fireboard to protect against heat.

Thirteen locking bolts along all four sides of the recessed, pry-resistant door paired with external and internal welds make this safe, rugged, and impenetrable. Available with either a dial or electronic lock, this gun safe has a few accessories available for convenience and additional protection for your firearms, such as LED lighting, three different types of dehumidifiers, a gun sock, and a handgun rack.

Also Great: Heritage Safe Company

The Legacy Series is Heritage Safe Company’s best-selling, and a look at the standard features makes it easy to see why these are some of the best gun safes made in the USA. Available with a maximum long gun capacity of 30, 48, 56, or 72 we chose the LX3966 -the larger of the two 48 gun sizes- to represent them all.

Class 4 fire protection certified, the LX3966 Heritage Legacy Gun Safe provides 95 minutes of protection at temperatures up to 2300 degrees Fahrenheit. This is achieved through 2 1/4 inches of firewall, a pyro-shield heat blanket in the ceiling, and a Palusol heat seal. The body is made of 1/8 inch of steel, which is equal to 11 gauge. Four-way active locking deadbolts at 1 1/4 inches diameter that extend a full 2 inches into the safe body make this 3/4 inch thick solid edge door impenetrable.

A double hard plate with visible relocker and overcame design provide excellent protection against tampering. This American-made gun safe is available in different colors and comes with a UL-listed Group II dial combination lock that is key locking. This provides further security because unless you have the key, the dial won’t even turn.

The interior is lined with plush suede and has two fixed full-width shelves, adjustable shelving, and dedicated long gun slots. There is also a deluxe door organizer to provide additional storage space for handguns, extra magazines, and accessories.

Other Products to Consider

Fort Knox Vaults Defender Series D6026

The Defender Series is a solid-looking line of safes that provide durable construction and top-notch security. They come available with the widest range of upgrades of any of the gun safes made in the USA. Available also with a range of long gun capacities, we’ll be taking a look at the 18-gun safe to give you a better idea of the features to expect in this line of quality American-made gun safes.

The Fort Knox Defender D6026 Gun Safe provides fire protection for up to 90 minutes at temperatures up to 1680 degrees Fahrenheit. Designed to keep the interior under 350 degrees, this gun safe features a C-rated fireboard on all of its six sides, as well as behind the hinges, which are a weak spot for heat protection. 

There is an additional dead air space within the walls that acts as a thermal pocket and directly contributes to this line of safes’ high fire rating. A thermally activated seal provides additional protection to keep that interior temperature down.

The body of this gun safe comes standard in 10 gauge steel, which is 3.57mm thick. With the Deluxe III package, the body thickness increases to 1/4 inch thick with the door going from 10 gauge steel to 1/2 inch thick steel plate. This package offers the highest security but does come at an additional cost.

This gun safe features a Quadrafold door frame behind which the 1 1/2 inches-thick bolts lock to provide ultimate security. It also features a unique unibody design that folds the edge around the door. This provides extra security by making it impossible to pry open. Ball bearing hinges are available externally or internally.

American-Made Gun Safes Compare – Elements to Consider

Here are some of the key features you should consider when comparing the brands and models mentioned above. It’s important to keep in mind what the variances among them mean to you and your wallet.

Fire Protection

The best gun safes made in America offer standard fire protection of at least 75 minutes. This far exceeds the typical 30 minutes as seen in lesser quality gun safes and contributes to the thicker body and door and the heavier weight. The best fire protection comes with multiple layers of fireboard in the walls, door, and ceiling, in addition to heat activated seal in the door that expands to keep smoke and heat out.

Reinforced Door & Body

Thicker doors and bodies comprised of thicker gauge steel and multiple layers of fireboard are standard in high-quality gun safes made in the USA. The door should feature a thick hard plate to protect against punch and drill attacks. Reinforcement around the lock provides additional security.

Lock Type

A wide range of lock types is available, but there isn’t any real standard for gun safes. Most American-made safes offer a choice between different lock types, usually at an extra charge, although some come with just one lock type available.

Final Thoughts on Best American Made Gun Safes Brands & Reviews 2024

Although it may not seem like it at first, there are a lot of choices when it comes to choosing a durable and high-performing gun safe that’s made in the USA. If our choices for the best American made gun safes aren’t quite what you’re looking for, then be sure to give the brands listed above a closer inspection. However, it is important to note that the particular gun safes we look at are each available in different long gun capacities and do have adjustable shelves that allow for storage options. And you can always add additional handgun racks to increase the firearm capacity.

Reference and Resources

• American Security, Official Brand Website.
• Browning, Official Brand Website.
• Liberty Safes, Official Brand Website.
• Rhino Safes, Official Brand Website.
• Heritage, Official Brand Website.
• Fort Knox, Official Brand Website.
• TruckVault, Official Brand Website.
• VaultPro, Official Brand Website.
• V-Line, Official Brand Website.
• Regulatory Gun Safe Standards, Office of the Attorney General.
• UL Certifications, UL Product IQ.