Liberty ProVault 18 Gun Safe
Pros
- UL Approved High Security SecuRam Electronic Lock
- CA DOJ Approved Firearm Safety Device with 14 Gauge Steel
- Military Style Locking Bars, Hard Plate, Re-Locker
- 30 Minute Fire Rating with Intumescent Door Seal
- Lifetime Warranty against theft & fire - 5 Year Parts and Labor Warranty - Made in USA
Cons
- Does Not Include Door Panel Organizer or Electrical Outlet
ProVault is the private label brand of Bass Pro Shops made exclusively by Liberty Safe. They are the exact same as the Liberty Centurion series but with a different name and it includes the SecuRam TopLit Electronic lock standard. All in all, the Liberty ProVault 18 Gun Safe is a better deal than the Centurion 18 and is one of the best “cheap” safes you can buy.
Lock – Liberty ProVault 18 Gun Safe
First and always most important for any safe is its lock. The Liberty ProVault 18 Gun Safe comes standard with the SecuRam UL Rated TopLit 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 TopLit is the first lock in their series of UL rated locks and comes with a plastic housing. You have to lift and push up the entire housing to replace the 9 volt battery on the back-side of the keypad.
This lock features a 6 digit electronic code that is easy to program to your own custom combination. The lock opens 10,000+ times on just one battery. It’s been tested against EMP attacks and successfully passed.
Security – Liberty ProVault 18 Gun Safe
The Liberty ProVault 18 Gun Safe is built to standard gun safe construction with one layer of steel and multiple layers of gypsum fire board. It features both a 14 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.
It exceeds the CA DOJ Gun Safe requirements and overall is significantly more secure than most safes. Finally, a drill-bit destorying ball bearing hard plate is placed in-between the steel door and internal lock body. A dual re-locker keeps the bolts in place if the burglar attempts to punch through the lock.
Fire Rating – Liberty ProVault 18 Gun Safe
The Liberty ProVault Gun Safe comes with a 30 minute fire rating at 1200 degrees. They also use genuine Palusol Fire seals which are the highest quality seals. 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 endured tons of real world fires with amazing success stories so the proof is in the pudding.
Style and Function
The Liberty ProVault Gun Safes are finished in a textured gray powder coat paint job. Hardware includes a black drop down L-Shaped handle and black keypad. This model does not comes with a door panel organizer or electrical outlet but those are available accessories.
Finally, the interior includes an adjustable gun rack and top shelf, all upholstered in a high quality fabric and finished with a leather 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 ProVault 18 Gun Safe for my firearms and valuables. Yes, I definitely would as it is a good quality safe at a decent price and made in the USA. With the price being less than the Centurion series and including a UL rated high security electronic lock, the ProVault is a no-brainer if you are looking for a high quality entry level safe.
