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Liberty Gun Cabinet | Idaho Safe & Vault
Liberty Safe · Gun Cabinet · Access Control Only
Locked Long-Gun Storage for Up to 18 Firearms. Two Sizes.
The Liberty Gun Cabinet stores up to 14 or 18 long guns in a tamper-resistant key-locked unit. All-gun interior rack with a top shelf for ammo or accessories. Adhesive barrel holders on the door panel. Fourteen-gauge steel, made in the USA. No fire rating. Not a safe substitute. The right product for access control at a collection size that doesn't warrant or require a full gun safe.
Up to 18 long gunsAll-gun rack + top shelf114–136 lbsTamper-resistant key lockNo fire ratingSecurity level0 of 10
Worth Knowing Up Front
The Gun Cabinet is a locked storage cabinet, not a safe. At 114 to 136 pounds unanchored, it can be tipped and removed. No fire rating means no protection for the collection it holds if a fire occurs. The cabinet handles access control in a low-threat environment. It does not address theft by a determined intruder or any fire scenario.
You have up to 18 long guns of moderate value and need them locked away from children, household visitors, and casual access.
Your collection is stable at this size or you're in a transitional moment before upgrading to a full safe.
Fire protection is not a requirement for this collection, or fire risk is addressed through the room or location the cabinet occupies.
You want a long-gun storage solution that fits through a standard interior doorframe at 18 or 22 inches minimum.
You can commit to anchoring it at installation.
Not right if:
Your firearms are valuable, inherited, or irreplaceable. The cabinet's light weight and no fire rating leave higher-value collections more exposed than they should be.
You need fire protection. There is no fire rating on this cabinet. A fire event will reach the interior of this cabinet. If your collection has meaningful replacement or sentimental value, an entry-level fire-rated safe is the appropriate product.
A determined intruder is a realistic threat. At 114 to 136 pounds unanchored, the cabinet can be removed. The tamper-resistant key lock resists casual access, not a determined adult with basic tools.
You need handgun storage. The cabinet has no handgun-specific organization.
Your collection is at 18 long guns and growing. The Cabinet 18 is the end of the line. Once you exceed 18 guns, there is no upgrade path within the cabinet lineup.
Deciding between the cabinet and an entry-level safe?
Both are in our Caldwell showroom. The difference in construction is immediately apparent in person.
"A tamper-resistant lock means it's hard to break into."
Reality:
The tamper-resistant key lock resists casual manipulation and tool-free access attempts. It does not defeat a determined person with basic tools and time. The cabinet's entire security case rests on deterrence and access control from unauthorized household users. If your threat model extends to a determined intruder, the weight class and lock type of a gun safe are what you actually need. Common assumptions about cabinet security worth correcting before you decide.
Misconception:
"At 136 pounds it's stable enough unanchored."
Reality:
At 114 to 136 pounds unanchored, the cabinet can be tipped and carried out of a residence by two people in well under a minute. Anchoring is the step that makes the cabinet a genuine deterrent rather than portable storage. It also matters for daily safety: a cabinet loaded with 14 to 18 long guns is top-heavy when the door opens. Wall anchoring is the standard approach. Idaho Safe & Vault handles anchoring as part of delivery. How to evaluate anchoring options for lightweight storage units at this weight class.
Misconception:
"The Cabinet 18 holds 18 guns comfortably. I'm at 15 now, so I have room."
Reality:
Rated capacity assumes standard long guns without scopes, slings, or accessories that add width. Scoped rifles, larger-diameter stocks, or any firearm with attached hardware reduces the practical count below the rated maximum. If your collection includes scoped hunting rifles or shotguns with bulkier stocks, plan on getting 80 to 90 percent of the rated capacity in practice. And if you're at 15 guns today with an active collection, the Cabinet 18 leaves little margin before you're looking at a safe anyway. How rated capacity compares to real-world capacity for collections with mixed firearms.
Misconception:
"The Gun Cabinet and the Ammo Cabinet serve essentially the same purpose."
Reality:
They are different products for different purposes. The Gun Cabinet is an all-gun rack designed to store up to 18 long guns with a top shelf for accessories. The Ammo Cabinet is designed primarily to store ammunition with adhesive long-gun holders for one to four firearms. The Gun Cabinet has no dedicated ammo storage capacity beyond the top shelf. The Ammo Cabinet has no all-gun rack. Many buyers who need both use them as a system. How the Gun Cabinet and Ammo Cabinet interiors compare and how they work together.
Storage Configuration
All-Gun Interior. Top Shelf. Two Size Options.
Interior: All-Gun Rack With Top Shelf
The interior uses an all-gun rack configuration: long guns stand vertically in the rack, with the top shelf available for ammunition boxes, cleaning kits, or accessories. The door panel includes adhesive barrel holders, one on the Cabinet 14 and two on the Cabinet 18. The 59-inch interior height accommodates most standard long guns. Scoped rifles with elevated optics may approach or exceed this clearance. Verify your tallest firearm fits before ordering.
The Cabinet 14 is 18 inches wide and holds up to 14 long guns. One adhesive barrel holder on the door. Minimum doorway of 18 inches. Weighs 114 pounds. The Cabinet 18 is 24 inches wide and holds up to 18 long guns. Two adhesive barrel holders on the door. Minimum doorway of 22 inches. Weighs 136 pounds.
Both share the same 59-inch height and 16-inch depth. The decision is long-gun count and doorway clearance. If your collection is at or approaching 14 guns, the Cabinet 18 is the right size. The 4-gun difference in capacity is not worth being at the ceiling of the smaller model within a year. How to size for where your collection is going, not just where it is today.
Anchoring Is Not Optional
At 114 to 136 pounds loaded with long guns, the cabinet is a portable unit if it's not anchored. Wall anchoring is the step that converts the cabinet from a convenient locked storage location to a genuine access-control barrier. Plan your anchoring approach before the cabinet arrives. Idaho Safe & Vault handles anchoring at delivery for customers who want it done correctly. What the anchoring process involves for lightweight cabinets and why it matters.
Caldwell Showroom
See the Cabinet and an Entry-Level Safe Together
The Liberty Gun Cabinet is on display in our Caldwell showroom alongside our entry-level safe lineup. Buyers who are deciding between the cabinet and a gun safe almost always make a faster decision after seeing both in person. The weight difference, the door construction, and the interior organization tell a clearer story than a spec sheet does.
"Most of the buyers who come in asking about the Gun Cabinet leave having made a clearer decision about whether the cabinet is actually the right product. Sometimes the answer is yes, once they understand the access-control job it does well. Sometimes seeing an entry-level safe right next to it changes the math on what they're actually willing to spend."
Security level: 0 of 10 — No security rating · Fire rating: Not rated · UL Listing: Not UL Listed
Construction and Security
Body steel gauge
14-gauge
Lock type
Tamper-resistant key lock
Locking bars
Not specified by manufacturer
Fire protection
Not rated. No fire protection.
UL listing
Not UL Listed
Country of origin
Made in the USA with U.S. and Global Parts
Model Dimensions and Capacity
Cabinet 14
Exterior (H×W×D)
59" × 18" × 16"
Interior (H×W×D)
59" × 18" × 14"
Weight
114 lbs
Minimum doorway
18"
Long-gun capacity
Up to 14 long guns
Door barrel holders
1 adhesive barrel holder
Cabinet 18
Exterior (H×W×D)
59" × 24" × 16"
Interior (H×W×D)
59" × 24" × 14"
Weight
136 lbs
Minimum doorway
22"
Long-gun capacity
Up to 18 long guns
Door barrel holders
2 adhesive barrel holders
Rated capacity assumes standard long guns. Scoped rifles and firearms with larger stocks will reduce practical capacity. Both models include a top shelf for ammo or accessories.
Placement
Placement and Anchoring for the Gun Cabinet
Both models fit through standard residential interior doorframes at 18 or 22 inches minimum. Placement planning is simpler than for a full gun safe. The critical step is anchoring. Place the cabinet against a structural wall in an interior location, with anchor points into wall studs or a concrete floor. Drywall-only anchoring is not sufficient for a unit this weight loaded with long guns. How to evaluate placement and anchor points for lightweight storage units.
Idaho Safe & Vault handles anchoring at delivery. If you want the cabinet wall-anchored on installation day, tell us when you order and we will confirm anchor point options for your wall construction before the delivery is scheduled. A properly anchored 114-pound cabinet is a different product from an unanchored one at the same weight.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Gun Cabinet different from the Ammo Cabinet?
Different products built for different purposes. The Gun Cabinet is designed primarily as a long-gun rack, holding up to 14 or 18 firearms in an all-gun interior configuration with a top shelf for accessories. The Ammo Cabinet is designed primarily for ammunition storage, with adhesive holders for one to four long guns as a secondary feature. The Gun Cabinet has no meaningful ammo storage capacity beyond the top shelf. The Ammo Cabinet has no all-gun rack. Buyers who need substantial storage for both firearms and ammunition often use the two as a paired system. How to evaluate which storage features match your actual use pattern.
Will the Cabinet 18 hold 18 long guns from my collection?
Possibly, depending on what you're storing. The 18-gun rating assumes standard long guns of typical stock width and no optics that add significant bulk. Scoped rifles, shotguns with wider stocks, and any firearm with a sling or attachment that adds width will reduce the practical count. A realistic estimate for a mixed collection with some scoped rifles is 80 to 90 percent of rated capacity. If you're currently at 15 long guns and some of them are scoped, the Cabinet 18 may work at its limit. If capacity headroom matters, that gap is worth confirming in person at the showroom before ordering.
Does the Gun Cabinet need to be anchored?
Yes. At 114 to 136 pounds, the cabinet is light enough to be tipped and removed by two people if it's not wall-anchored. Anchoring is what makes it a genuine deterrent. It also matters for stability when the door is open and long guns shift the weight forward. Wall anchoring into studs is the standard approach. Idaho Safe & Vault handles anchoring as part of delivery. Tell us at the time of order and we will plan for anchor points during the pre-delivery conversation.
Is the Gun Cabinet a reasonable alternative to a gun safe at this price?
For access control in a low-threat environment, yes. For fire protection or meaningful theft resistance, no. The cabinet's tamper-resistant key lock secures your firearms against children and casual access. It will not protect your collection in a fire — there is no insulation and no fire rating, so a fire event will reach the interior. A determined adult with basic tools can defeat the locking system in a way that a proper gun safe resists. If your collection has real replacement value, heirloom pieces, or occupies a home in a higher-risk environment, the step up to an entry-level safe is worth making. If the collection is moderate in value and the threat model is household access control only, the cabinet is a serviceable solution provided it is anchored. How to evaluate what protection level your situation actually requires.
Can the Gun Cabinet store handguns?
There is no handgun-specific storage in the Gun Cabinet. The top shelf can hold a handgun alongside accessories, but there is no organized pistol rack, no handgun holder, and no configuration designed for rapid handgun access. For buyers who need organized handgun storage alongside long-gun storage, an entry-level gun safe with a Pistol Rack or DPX door panel is the more appropriate product.
Keep Reading
Related Guides
How Protection Levels Compare
From No Protection through Essential, Balanced, Enhanced, and Maximum: what each tier actually delivers and when the step from a cabinet to an entry-level safe is the right move.
How to evaluate capacity based on your current collection and realistic growth, including why rated capacity and practical capacity often differ, especially for mixed collections.
All-gun racks versus adjustable safe interiors: how the Gun Cabinet's fixed configuration compares to what entry-level safes offer, and how the two Liberty cabinets work together as a system.
Cabinet or Safe: Which One Actually Fits Your Situation?
Still deciding between the Gun Cabinet and an entry-level safe?
The Liberty Gun Cabinet and our entry-level safe lineup are both in the Caldwell showroom. The construction difference between a 14-gauge cabinet and a gun safe is clear in person in a way specs don't fully communicate. Call us at 208-454-8038 or come in.
