Liberty Safe Fatboy | 110 Minute Fire Rating

Liberty Fatboy gun safe in black textured finish with chrome hardware and dial lock, door closed

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$3,999.00

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Liberty Safe · Gun Safe · Balanced Protection

60 Guns Rated. 42-Inch Wide Body. 110-Minute Certified Fire. Level 5 Balanced.

The Liberty Fatboy sis the high-capacity wide-body safe at Level 5 Balanced. Twelve-gauge steel body, 110 minutes of certified fire at 1,200 degrees, and 12 locking bars at 1/4-inch thick and 4 inches wide. The 42-inch wide-body format holds 60 long guns rated across an interior that stays accessible rather than forcing rifles into a narrow deep stack. One model: 60.5 inches tall, 42 inches wide, 27.5 inches deep, 976 pounds, 30-inch minimum doorway. If your collection has grown past what a standard-width safe handles and you want maximum rated capacity at Balanced tier without stepping into Enhanced construction, this is the safe built for that.

12-gauge wide body Fire: 110 min certified 12 locking bars · 1/4" 60 guns rated 42" wide · 976 lbs Security level 5 of 10

Fatboy vs. Fatboy Jr.: What Changes and What Does Not

The Fatboy and Fatboy Jr. share the same 42-inch wide-body format and 12-gauge steel. The Fatboy adds 35 more minutes of fire protection (110 vs 75), four additional locking bars (12 vs 8), a deeper interior (19 inches vs 14 inches), and Clearview lighting included. It weighs 222 pounds more and requires a 30-inch doorway versus the Jr.'s 24 inches. If your installation can handle the weight and doorway requirement, and 110-minute fire is warranted for your property, the Fatboy covers that. If the Jr.'s specs match your situation, the weight and doorway savings are real.

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Buyer Profile

Who the Fatboy Is Built For

The Fatboy fits when your collection has grown to 25 or more long guns at realistic load, Level 5 Balanced is the right protection tier for your property, and your installation can handle a 30-inch doorway and 976 pounds. The wide-body format is the product's defining feature. It gives you accessible interior width instead of forcing rifles into a deep narrow stack. How to evaluate which protection level your collection and property call for.

Protection Profile

Level 5 Balanced, matching the Franklin and Collector at this tier. The Fatboy's wide-body format earns its place in the lineup as a capacity option, not a protection step-up from Franklin. Both share 12-gauge steel, 110-minute fire, and 1/4-inch locking bars. How Level 5 Balanced compares to Enhanced tier.

Capacity Reality

Sixty long guns rated assumes standard firearms in a full configuration without scopes or accessories. At an honest mixed load of scoped rifles, handguns, ammunition, and documents, expect 36 to 45 long guns. Size for your real collection, not the rated number. How to size a safe for your actual collection.

Placement Planning

At 976 lbs with a 30-inch minimum doorway, this is not a standard residential drop-in. Floor loading needs assessment on any non-slab surface. The 42-inch exterior width has to navigate your full entry route, not just clear the final door opening. Call 208-445-7233 before ordering if your placement involves anything other than a straight ground-floor run to a slab location.

Comparing the Fatboy against the Fatboy Jr.?

Both are on the Caldwell floor. The difference in interior depth and the lighting setup is visible in person in a way that spec sheets don't fully convey.

Why a factory-authorized local dealer matters for this weight class

Construction Detail

Fire, Steel, and Wide-Body Interior: What Each Specification Means

Fire Protection

110 minutes certified at 1,200°F · Palusol heat-activated door seal

110 minutes: the highest fire rating at Balanced tier

One hundred and ten minutes at 1,200 degrees is the top fire rating at Balanced tier. The Franklin and Collector Series match it. For most Western Idaho and Eastern Oregon valley-floor properties with standard fire response, this covers the realistic residential fire scenario with margin to spare. For wildland-interface properties where structure exposure events have run 60 to 90 minutes in recent seasons, 110 minutes keeps you inside the protected range. The Palusol heat-activated door seal expands on contact with heat to block smoke and gases before they enter the safe. What 110-minute fire protection means for your specific property.

Steel and Security

12-gauge steel · 12 locking bars at 1/4" thick × 4" wide · 3 hardened steel plates · dual relocker · UL Listed

The 12-gauge folded steel body resists pry attacks on the body and door. Three hardened steel plates protect the lock from drill attacks, one for each axis of approach. A dual relocker engages automatically if the locking mechanism is compromised by forced entry, preventing the door from opening even if the lock is defeated. The slip-clutch handle prevents forced turning from transferring torque to the bolt work. Twelve locking bars on 4 sides at 1/4-inch thick and 4 inches wide. UL Listed safe body. California DOJ firearm safety device approved. UL-listed electronic lock standard, mechanical dial available. How the Fatboy's locking system addresses common forced-entry methods.

Wide-Body Interior

55" × 38" × 19" interior · Clearview lighting · deluxe door organizer · outlet kit included

The 38-inch interior width is what separates the Fatboy from standard-width safes. Most safes in the 30 to 36-inch exterior width range give you 25 to 31 inches of interior width. That's enough for a couple of rows of rifles, but tight for a large collection. At 38 inches wide and 19 inches deep, the Fatboy's interior lays out a full gun rack across the width with room for handguns, ammunition storage, and documents alongside. Clearview lighting is included and needs to be installed at delivery, so plan for that step. The deluxe door organizer and upgraded outlet kit with passthrough are factory installed. Interior is fully upholstered with adjustable configuration. How the wide-body interior compares to standard-width safes for large collections.

Common Mistakes

Four Things to Get Straight Before You Buy

Misconception:

"60 guns means I can store all 60 of my rifles in it."

Reality:

Rated capacity assumes standard firearms in a full long-gun configuration without scopes, suppressors, or accessories. At an honest mixed load of scoped rifles, handguns, ammunition, and documents, expect 36 to 45 long guns. Buy for your real collection. How to size for your actual collection.

Misconception:

"The Fatboy is a step up in protection from the Franklin."

Reality:

Same Level 5 Balanced protection: same 12-gauge steel, same 110-minute fire rating, same 1/4-inch locking bars. The Fatboy is wider and holds more. It is not a step up in security. If you need Enhanced protection, the Lincoln or Classic Plus is the right direction. How Level 5 Balanced and Enhanced tier compare.

Misconception:

"30-inch doorway means any 30-inch door will work."

Reality:

Doorway clearance is the clear opening, not the nominal door size. A standard 32-inch door gives approximately 30 inches of clear opening, which puts you right at the minimum. Measure your actual clear opening. The safe is also 42 inches wide, which has to navigate through your full entry route. Measure every turn and corridor, not just the final door. How to assess your entry route before ordering.

Misconception:

"If it fits through the doorway, the floor can handle it."

Reality:

Doorway clearance and floor loading are separate checks. At 976 pounds in a roughly 43 × 28-inch footprint, the load is concentrated. Wood-frame floors with standard joist spacing may need reinforcement depending on joist direction and span. A concrete slab is the straightforward placement. For anything else, call us before you order. How to evaluate your floor for a Fatboy installation.

Honest Limits

What Level 5 Balanced Covers and What It Does Not

Level 5 Balanced is a residential classification. The Fatboy addresses common residential fire and forced-entry scenarios at the high end of what this tier delivers. It is not a commercial or TL-rated safe. The 110-minute fire rating is a controlled test result. It is not a guarantee in an extreme burnover scenario where a structure is fully consumed and a safe sits in ash for hours beyond the rated window. The locking bars and hardened plates are substantial deterrents, not absolute barriers against sustained professional attack.

Whether you need Level 5 Balanced or Enhanced tier depends on your collection and property. If your collection value, your insurance requirements, or your property's wildfire exposure has moved past what Balanced tier was designed for, the Enhanced tier is the next step. The Lincoln, Classic Plus, and Classic Select add 10-gauge steel, 3/8-inch locking bars, and 90 to 120-plus minutes of fire protection. The Protection Quiz walks through the decision if you are not certain which tier fits your situation. How to evaluate which level your collection and property call for.

Protection Scale

Where the Fatboy Sits on the Protection Scale

The Fatboy sits at Level 5, the top of the Balanced tier, sharing that position with the Franklin and Collector Series. How all four protection levels compare in full detail.

Enhanced

Lincoln, Classic Plus, Classic Select, Magnum, Presidential. 10-gauge and 7-gauge steel. 90 to 150-minute fire. 3/8-inch and 1/2-inch locking bars. Step up for higher collection value or wildland-interface exposure.

Balanced You are here

Level 5: Fatboy, Franklin, Collector. 12-gauge steel body. 110-minute certified fire. 12 locking bars at 1/4-inch. 42-inch wide body. 976 lbs. Single model. Security Level 5.

Level 4: Fatboy Jr., Colonial. 12-gauge steel. 75-minute fire. 8 locking bars at 1/4-inch.

Essential

Centurion. 14-gauge steel. 30 to 40-minute fire. Entry safe tier.

Western Idaho & Eastern Oregon

The Fatboy for Collections That Have Outgrown a Standard-Width Safe

Idaho Safe & Vault has installed Liberty safes across Western Idaho and Eastern Oregon for 32 years, with over 3,500 installations. The Fatboy comes up most often when a collection has grown past 20 to 25 long guns and a standard-width safe is no longer working. The protection isn't the issue. The interior layout is, because it forces rifles into a single tight stack that makes access and organization difficult. The 42-inch wide body resolves that without stepping into the Collector's 54-inch width and 1,140-pound footprint. Why buying from a factory-authorized local dealer matters at this weight class.

A 976-pound safe on a ground-floor slab is a manageable install for our team. We deliver and set in-house across Western Idaho and Eastern Oregon, anchor the safe to the floor before we leave, and install the Clearview lighting on the day of delivery so you are not left with a kit to figure out afterward. If your placement involves a wood-frame floor, a non-standard entry route, or any access complications, call us at 208-445-7233 before ordering so we can walk through the delivery logistics first. What our delivery service covers for Fatboy installations.

Full Specifications

Technical Specifications

Security level: 5 of 10, Balanced · UL Listed safe body · California DOJ Firearm Safety Device approval

Dimensions are for the safe footprint, rounded up to the nearest 1/4 inch. Add 1/4 inch to depth for the outlet kit, 1.5 inches for a plug, and 3 inches for the handle when planning clearance.

Construction and Security

Steel body	12-gauge folded steel
Door construction	Composite door · Palusol heat-activated seal
Locking bars	12 bars · 1/4" thick × 4" wide · 4 sides
Hardplate	Three hardened steel plates (drill protection)
Relocker	Dual relocker
Handle	3-spoke Suretight with slip-clutch
Lock type	UL-listed electronic lock (standard) · mechanical dial (available)
UL listing	UL Listed safe body
Certifications	California DOJ Firearm Safety Device approval
Fire protection	110 minutes certified at 1,200°F
Interior	Fully upholstered, adjustable
Lighting	Clearview lighting system (included · installation required at delivery)
Door organizer	Deluxe door organizer (factory installed)
Electrical outlet	Deluxe outlet kit with passthrough (included)
Finish options	Multiple options: textured, marble, and gloss finishes available
Country of origin	Made in the USA with U.S. and Global Parts

Dimensions and Capacity

Exterior (H×W×D)	60.5" × 42" × 27.5"
Interior (H×W×D)	55" × 38" × 19"
Exterior volume	40.4 cu ft
Weight	976 lbs
Minimum doorway	30" clear opening (measure actual opening, not nominal door size)
Long-gun capacity (rated)	Up to 60 standard firearms
Realistic capacity	36 to 45 long guns (honest mixed-asset load)

Installation and Delivery

30-Inch Doorway Required. Floor Loading Needs Assessment. Plan Before You Order.

The Fatboy needs 30 inches of clear doorway opening. A standard 32-inch door provides right at 30 inches of clear opening. Measure yours before ordering. The safe is 42 inches wide, which means the full 42-inch width has to navigate through every corridor and turn on the route to the placement location. Most ground-floor slab placements with a straight run from entry to location go smoothly. Anything involving a turn in a tight corridor, a threshold step, or a finished floor on the route needs pre-delivery planning. How to evaluate your entry route before ordering a wide-body safe.

We handle delivery and installation in-house across Western Idaho and Eastern Oregon. We anchor to the floor before we leave and install the Clearview lighting at delivery. For wood-frame floors, unusual entry routes, or any placement that is not a straightforward ground-floor slab run, call 208-445-7233 before you place the order. Walking the delivery logistics in advance prevents problems on installation day. Why in-house installation matters at this weight class.

Caldwell Showroom

See the Fatboy and Fatboy Jr. Side by Side

Both safes are at the Caldwell showroom. The difference in interior depth between the 19-inch Fatboy and the 14-inch Fatboy Jr. is something you feel when you look inside each one. You see how the guns lay out and how much room is left for documents and handguns alongside. Most people who come in uncertain between the two have a clear answer after five minutes with both doors open.

"The Fatboy is for the buyer who has a real collection and needs room to organize it properly. The wide body gives you access across the full interior instead of stacking rifles shoulder to shoulder in a narrow space. At 976 pounds, it's still a manageable install on a standard slab. The Collector is the next step if you need more capacity, but that's 1,140 pounds and a 54-inch wide body. That's a different installation conversation entirely."

Jason, Idaho Safe & Vault, 23 years

What to expect when you visit our Caldwell showroom · How to evaluate your entry route and floor loading

Decision Guide

Is the Fatboy the Right Safe for Your Situation?

The Fatboy Is Right If:

Level 5 Balanced is the right protection tier and your collection has grown to 25 or more long guns at realistic load.
Your installation has a 30-inch minimum clear doorway and a slab or reinforced floor that can handle 976 pounds.
You want the wide-body interior layout, with 38 inches of interior width, rather than forcing a large collection into a narrow deep configuration.
110-minute certified fire is the right rating for your property exposure.

Consider the Fatboy Jr. (Level 4 Balanced) Instead If:

Your collection fits within 27 to 34 long guns at realistic load and 75-minute fire protection covers your property's exposure.
Your installation has a 24-inch doorway but cannot accommodate the Fatboy's 30-inch requirement, or the 222-pound weight difference is relevant to your floor loading situation.

How to decide between the Fatboy and Fatboy Jr. for your collection and installation.

Consider an Enhanced Tier Safe Instead If:

Your collection value, insurance requirements, or wildfire exposure has moved past what Level 5 Balanced addresses. The Lincoln and Classic Plus add 10-gauge steel, 3/8-inch locking bars, and 90 to 120-minute fire at Enhanced tier.

How Enhanced tier compares to Balanced in construction and fire detail.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Fatboy compare to the Franklin at the same security level?

Same Level 5 Balanced protection: same fire rating, same steel gauge, same bar thickness. The difference is footprint and capacity. The Franklin maxes at 45 long guns in a narrower body. The Fatboy is 42 inches wide with 60 guns rated and a 38-inch interior width that lays out a full collection without stacking. If your collection needs the wide-body capacity and your installation handles 976 pounds and a 30-inch doorway, the Fatboy is the right call. If the Franklin's footprint works for your collection and space, you save significant weight and doorway clearance. How the Fatboy and Franklin compare at Level 5 Balanced.

Does a standard door handle the 30-inch doorway requirement?

A standard 32-inch door gives approximately 30 inches of clear opening, which puts you right at the minimum. Measure your actual clear opening before ordering. Also account for the full entry route: the safe is 42 inches wide and has to navigate every turn and corridor on the way to its final position. If your route involves a tight corner, a step, or any obstacle along the 42-inch width, call 208-445-7233 before ordering so we can walk through the delivery logistics.

Is 36 to 45 guns really the realistic capacity?

Yes. The rated capacity of 60 assumes standard firearms in a full long-gun configuration without scopes, suppressors, or extended magazines. Once you add scoped rifles, handguns, ammunition, and documents, effective capacity runs 60 to 75 percent of rated. Across the installations we do, 36 to 45 long guns is what a real mixed collection fills. Size for your actual contents, not the rated number on the spec sheet.

What is the difference between the Fatboy and the Fatboy Jr.?

Same 42-inch wide body and 12-gauge steel. The Fatboy adds 35 more minutes of fire protection (110 vs 75), four more locking bars (12 vs 8), five more inches of interior depth (19 vs 14), and Clearview lighting. It weighs 222 pounds more (976 vs 754) and needs a 30-inch doorway versus the Jr.'s 24 inches. The Jr. holds 45 guns rated versus 60. If the Jr.'s fire rating and capacity fit your collection and your installation cannot handle the Fatboy's doorway or weight, the Jr. is the right call. If you need the additional fire margin and capacity, and your installation works, go with the Fatboy.

Keep Reading

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How to Size a Safe for a Large Collection

Why rated capacity and realistic capacity diverge, how to account for scopes and accessories, and how wide-body interior dimensions translate to usable storage for a collection over 25 guns.

Read the Guide

How to Evaluate Your Installation Before Ordering a Wide-Body Safe

Entry route assessment, doorway clearance measurement, floor loading by surface type, and what to call us about before an order is placed. All of it is specific to wide-body safes at this weight class.

Read the Guide

Fatboy vs. Fatboy Jr.: Which Wide-Body Safe Fits Your Situation

The two questions that resolve the choice: does your installation handle 976 pounds and a 30-inch doorway, and does 110-minute fire protection add real value over 75 minutes for your specific property.

Read the Guide

Next Step

Ready to See the Fatboy in Person?

The Fatboy and Fatboy Jr. are both at our Caldwell location with both interiors open. Bring your collection details and your installation situation. If your placement involves anything other than a straight ground-floor slab run, call us first at 208-445-7233 so we can walk through the delivery logistics before you place the order.

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What to expect when you visit our Caldwell showroom · The ways to reach us before you commit