Centurion 18 | Forged Black | Level 1 Security | 30-40 Minute Fire Protection - 250th Anniversary
Liberty Centurion 18 250th Commemorative Safe — Forged Black | Idaho Safe & Vault Jump To Who It Fits Common Mistakes Protection Specs Installation Delivery FAQ Liberty Safe · Gun Safe · Essential Protection · Limited Edition Centurion 18 — 250th Commemorative The Liberty Centurion 18 250th Commemorative gives you the anniversary edition in the one finish that makes the commemorative graphics read cleanest. Forged Black is the right backdrop for them, and this is the only finish this model ships in. The safe itself is the standard Centurion 18: 14-gauge steel construction, 30 minutes of certified fire protection, and storage for up to 18 long guns. It carries the Solid State locking bars and Liberty's lifetime warranty. If the Centurion 18 is already the right fit for your situation, this version gives you the limited-edition version of it at the same protection level. Made in the USA. Available for a limited time. Fire: 30 min certified Capacity: Up to 18 long guns Finish: Forged Black 7 locking bars UL Listed electronic lock CA DOJ approved Security level 1 of 10 Why This Matters The Centurion is a fundamentally different product from any locked cabinet. California DOJ approved construction, certified fire protection, a UL Listed electronic lock, and 336 pounds at a price point that makes the upgrade from cabinet to safe realistic. For buyers whose collection has outgrown the cabinet tier and who need fire protection without the cost of a mid-tier safe, the Centurion 18 is the honest entry point. Take the Protection Quiz Buyer Profile Who the Centurion 18 Is Built For The Centurion 18 is built for the buyer making their first genuine safe purchase, trading up from a locked cabinet, or adding a secondary safe for a specific part of the collection. It covers the access control and fire protection needs of most residential buyers at a price that makes the transition from cabinet realistic. How to evaluate whether Essential-tier fire and theft protection fits your situation. Protection Profile Essential-tier construction: 14-gauge steel, CA DOJ approved, certified fire protection, seven 3/16-inch locking bars. The Centurion 18 addresses household access control and standard residential fire scenarios at the minimum certified safe tier. Common assumptions about Essential-tier safes that are worth correcting before you decide. Collection and Capacity Up to 18 long guns rated, 336 pounds, dual-flex interior shelving. The Centurion 18 is the most common first safe for buyers stepping up from a cabinet, giving real headroom for a small but active collection. How to size for where your collection is going, not just where it is today. Considering the Next Tier? The USA Series steps up to Security Level 3 with deeper fire insulation, more locking bars, and a stronger construction envelope. If your collection's value or your fire exposure warrants that step, the comparison is worth making before you commit. How the Centurion and USA Series compare across fire and security construction. Sound like the right fit? The Centurion 18 250th Commemorative can be ordered through our Caldwell showroom. We can walk through whether this model is the right size and compare it to the USA Series before you commit. Visit the Showroom Construction Overview What Makes the Centurion 18 a Safe and Not a Cabinet The Centurion 18 shares the same 14-gauge steel as Liberty's Gun Cabinet but that is where the similarity ends. The lock is a UL Listed electronic lock. The fire protection is certified at 30 minutes. At 336 pounds, it cannot be tipped and walked out. These differences are the line between access control and genuine protection. How Essential-tier construction translates to real-world protection outcomes. Fire Protection 30 minutes certified at 1,200°F Minimum certified threshold · 30 minutes Thirty minutes of manufacturer-certified fire protection at 1,200 degrees. This is a Class 350 rating: the interior is tested to stay below 350 degrees Fahrenheit for the rated duration, which is the threshold for paper documents and currency. Class 350 protects paper. It does not protect photographs (which degrade at 150 degrees), digital media, or hard drives (at risk above 125 degrees). If you are storing photos, drives, or electronic media, a standard fire rating on a residential gun safe does not cover those contents. The difference between a rated safe and a cabinet is still meaningful: the Centurion 18 has passed fire testing and a cabinet has not. But be clear on what that rating covers. For buyers in Western Idaho and Eastern Oregon with wildfire exposure, 30 minutes is not adequate. Wildfire events regularly produce structure exposure windows that exceed a 60-minute safe, let alone 30. The honest step up for wildfire-exposed buyers begins at the Lincoln or higher. How fire rating classes and durations translate to real-world protection for your specific contents. Security and Locking System UL Listed electronic lock · 7 locking bars at 3/16" thick and 4" wide Seven locking bars at 3/16-inch thick and 4 inches wide. California DOJ approved firearm safety device. UL Listed electronic lock. The CA DOJ certification means the safe has passed a construction standard established under California Penal Code §23650 for minimum structural and locking requirements. The lock certification means it has passed independent testing against manipulation and forced attack. At 336 pounds anchored to the floor, the weight alone substantially changes the forced-entry calculus compared to anything in the cabinet lineup. How UL certification and locking bar count factor into residential forced-entry resistance. Where the Centurion 18 Reaches Its Ceiling Fourteen-gauge steel is the thinnest used in Liberty's safe lineup. The 30-minute fire rating is the lowest certified tier in the Liberty range. Seven locking bars at 3/16-inch thickness are effective at this security level but thinner than the higher-tier locking systems above. If your collection includes valuable or irreplaceable firearms, if you're in a wildfire-exposed area that warrants longer fire protection, or if your threat environment extends beyond standard residential risk, the USA Series and above are the honest next step. How to evaluate when the step to Balanced tier is the right move. Common Mistakes Four Things to Get Straight Before You Buy Misconception: "30 minutes of fire protection isn't meaningful for a real fire." Reality: Thirty minutes covers the standard residential fire scenario for paper documents. The question is whether your situation matches that profile. If you are storing photographs, drives, or digital media, or if your property has real wildfire exposure, this is not the right safe. But for a buyer protecting documents and firearms in a suburban setting, 30 certified minutes addresses the fire event most people actually face. How fire rating minutes translate to real-world fire scenarios for residential buyers. Misconception: "The Centurion 18 is just a Gun Cabinet with a fire rating. The steel is the same gauge." Reality: Both use 14-gauge steel. That is where the similarity ends. The Centurion 18 has a UL Listed electronic lock, certified fire protection, 7 locking bars, and weighs 336 pounds. The Gun Cabinet has none of those certifications, no fire rating, and weighs 114 to 136 pounds. Sharing a steel gauge number doesn't make two products comparable. The Centurion 18 is a certified safe. The Gun Cabinet is a locked cabinet. How steel gauge interacts with construction, weight, and certification to determine a product's actual protection level. Misconception: "I should wait and save for something better rather than buy the Centurion 18 now." Reality: A collection sitting in a cabinet or unsecured today is exposed to household access, fire, and opportunistic theft every day it waits. The Centurion 18 provides certified fire protection and a UL Listed locking system now at an accessible price. If a larger safe is the eventual destination, it serves as a real safe in the meantime. The best safe is the one you have and use, not the one you plan to buy. How to confirm whether the Centurion 18 covers your situation before you decide to step up. Misconception: "This is a commemorative edition, so it's purely a display piece." Reality: The 250th Commemorative is a fully functional safe built to the same specifications as the standard Centurion 18. The Forged Black finish and anniversary graphics are the only differences from the standard model. Construction, fire rating, locking system, interior, and warranty are identical. You're not paying a premium for looks at the expense of protection. How Essential-tier protection compares to the full four-tier protection ladder. Protection Reality What the Centurion 18 Covers and What It Doesn't The Centurion 18 addresses the two scenarios most entry-level buyers face: a standard residential house fire and a household or opportunistic forced-entry attempt. Fire protection, seven locking bars, a UL Listed electronic lock, and 336 pounds of anchored mass cover that profile at the Essential tier for buyers in urban and suburban areas with standard fire-department response times. How to determine whether Essential-tier protection fits your actual risk environment. The honest limits: 14-gauge steel is the thinnest in Liberty's safe lineup and the fire rating is the lowest certified tier. The fire protection details, what the Class 350 rating means, what it covers, and where it stops, are in the construction section above. For wildfire-exposed buyers or those storing photos and digital media, the Centurion 18 is not the right product. The honest step-up starts at the Lincoln. How to confirm which tier fits your contents and location before you commit. Protection Scale Where the Centurion 18 Sits on the Protection Scale The Centurion 18 sits at Essential, Security Level 1. The USA Series steps up to Balanced at Level 3. The Centurion 18 carries 30-minute fire protection, a 7-bolt locking system, and CA DOJ approved construction. How all four protection levels compare in construction and fire detail. Maximum TL-30 rated tool-resistant construction. Commercial-grade certification. Enhanced 11-gauge or better construction. 90-plus minutes fire. 4-way bolt engagement. Premium residential or light commercial. Balanced 12-gauge or better construction. 60 to 110 minutes fire protection. Solid mid-tier residential. Essential (Centurion 18) You are here 14-gauge steel. CA DOJ approved. UL Listed electronic lock. 7 locking bars. 30 minutes certified fire protection. 336 lbs. Security Level 1. Cabinet / No Protection Locked storage. No fire rating. No UL certification. Entry-level access control only. Western Idaho & Eastern Oregon The Centurion 18 in the Regional Context Idaho Safe & Vault has been delivering and installing Liberty safes across Western Idaho and Eastern Oregon for 32 years, with 3,500-plus installations in that time. The Centurion 18 is the most common first safe for buyers who have outgrown the cabinet tier. Jason and the team can walk you through whether this model fits your collection and whether the step to the USA Series is worth making before you commit. Why buying from a factory-authorized local dealer changes the installation and service experience. The wildfire context: For buyers in wildfire-exposed communities along the Wood River Valley, around McCall, or in the foothills outside Boise: 30 minutes is not adequate for wildfire. The standard 60-minute rating is also not adequate. The Lincoln at 120 minutes is the honest starting point for wildfire-exposed buyers. What in-house delivery and installation covers for the Centurion 18. Interior Configuration Interior System Dual-Flex Interior Shelving Configurable shelving for a mixed collection · door panel included The Centurion 18 includes Liberty's dual-flex interior shelving system, which provides configurable shelf positions for a mixed collection of long guns, handguns, and accessories. The door panel includes adhesive barrel holders. Long-gun capacity ratings assume standard firearms without scopes or bulky stocks. Scoped rifles and larger-format firearms will reduce practical capacity below the rated maximum of 18 — plan for 11 to 14 long guns in real-world use with a typical collection. How the dual-flex interior compares to fixed rack systems and how to configure it for a mixed collection. Full Specifications Technical Specifications Security level: 1 of 10, Essential · Lock: UL Listed electronic lock · CA DOJ: California DOJ approved firearm safety device · Finish: Forged Black Construction and Security Body steel gauge 14-gauge Lock type UL Listed electronic lock UL listing Not UL Listed (safe body — lock is UL Listed electronic) CA DOJ California DOJ approved firearm safety device Total locking bars 7 Bolt thickness 3/16" Bolt width 4" Exterior finish Forged Black (limited edition only) Country of origin Made in the USA from US and Global Parts Warranty Liberty lifetime warranty (fire and break-in) Centurion 18 — Dimensions, Capacity, and Fire Rating Exterior (H×W×D) 59.25" × 24.25" × 20" Interior (H×W×D) 56" × 22.25" × 13.5" Weight 336 lbs Minimum doorway 22" Long-gun capacity Up to 18 Fire rating 30 minutes certified at 1,200°F Interior system Dual-flex shelving Security level 1 of 10 — Essential Protection Long-gun capacity ratings assume standard firearms. Scoped rifles and larger-stock firearms reduce practical capacity. Plan for 60 to 75 percent of the rated count in real-world use. Questions about whether the Centurion 18 fits your collection? We're factory-authorized for the full Liberty lineup. Call us at 208-454-8038 or come in to compare models in person. Talk to Our Team Installation and Delivery In-House Delivery for the Centurion 18 The Centurion 18 weighs 336 pounds. It is heavy enough to require professional delivery for final placement. Idaho Safe & Vault handles delivery and installation in-house. Our team manages the process from order confirmation through final placed and anchored installation. How to evaluate your placement options before the safe is scheduled for delivery. The Centurion 18 fits through a standard interior doorframe at 22-inch minimum width. If your installation involves a basement staircase, low ceiling, or load-sensitive upper floor, bring those details into the conversation before delivery day. Why professional delivery and placement matters at this weight class. Common installation challenges across Western Idaho and Eastern Oregon homes and how we handle them. Caldwell Showroom See the Centurion 18 and the USA Series Together The Centurion 18 and the USA Series are both available through our Caldwell showroom. If you're evaluating whether the step to Balanced tier is worth making for your situation, that comparison is easiest to make with both products in front of you and your collection details in hand. The construction difference is visible when you see both together. "The Centurion 18 is where most first-time safe buyers land when they're ready to stop using a cabinet. The usual question is whether to step up to the USA Series. For most buyers whose primary concern is household access control and a standard residential fire, the Centurion 18 covers the situation. Buyers in fire-exposed areas outside Boise or up the Wood River Valley usually take a closer look at the USA Series before they decide." Merlin, Idaho Safe & Vault, 16 years What to expect when you come in to our Caldwell showroom • Talk through your situation before you visit Decision Guide Is the Centurion 18 the Right Safe for Your Situation? The Centurion 18 Is Right If: You need a safe with a UL Listed electronic lock and certified fire protection at an accessible entry-level price. Your collection is in the 8-to-18 long-gun range, with room to grow in the dual-flex interior. Standard residential fire risk is your primary fire scenario. The 30-minute certified rating covers that profile. You want the 250th Commemorative edition in Forged Black and the Centurion 18 is already the right model for your situation. Consider the USA Series If: Your collection's value or location warrants 60 minutes of fire protection rather than 30 minutes. You're in a wildfire-exposed area where extended burn scenarios make a longer fire rating worth the step up. Heavier construction and a stronger locking system are warranted by your threat environment or collection value. How to compare the Centurion 18 and USA Series before you commit. Common Questions Frequently Asked Questions Is the 250th Commemorative edition the same safe as the standard Centurion 18? Yes, with one difference: the Forged Black finish and 250th anniversary commemorative graphics. The construction, fire rating, locking system, interior configuration, warranty, and all specifications are identical to the standard Centurion 18. You are getting the limited-edition version of the same safe, not a modified or reduced-spec product. What is the difference between the Centurion 18 and the Liberty Gun Cabinet? The Centurion 18 is a certified safe. The Gun Cabinet is a locked storage cabinet. Both use 14-gauge steel; that is where the comparison ends. The Centurion 18 has a UL Listed electronic lock, certified 30-minute fire protection, seven locking bars, and weighs 336 pounds. The Gun Cabinet has no UL certification, no fire rating, and weighs 114 to 136 pounds. The difference is not marginal. How the full protection tier range compares from cabinet through safe. Is 30 minutes of fire protection enough? For standard residential fire scenarios, yes. The 30-minute certified rating means the interior of the safe was tested to stay below 350 degrees, the threshold for paper documents, during a 30-minute fire event. Most residential house fires develop to peak heat over 20 to 45 minutes before suppression or structural collapse. For urban and suburban buyers protecting paper documents and firearms, the 30-minute rating covers the realistic scenario. For buyers storing photographs, digital media, or hard drives, or for buyers in wildfire-exposed areas, this rating is not adequate. How to plan your Centurion 18 installation for the right long-term location. Can Idaho Safe & Vault deliver and install the Centurion 18? Yes. We handle in-house delivery and installation for the full Centurion lineup. The Centurion 18 fits through a standard doorframe at 22-inch minimum width. We manage the full process from order through final placed and anchored installation. Call us at 208-454-8038 if your installation involves basement stairs, narrow hallways, or other site-specific challenges. Is this a limited-edition safe? Will more be made? Yes, this is a limited-edition run produced to commemorate 250 years of American independence. Liberty has not announced additional production runs of the 250th Commemorative edition. When this run sells through, it is gone. If you're considering it, reach out to confirm current availability: 208-454-8038. Keep Reading Related Guides How Fire Ratings Work What 30-minute certified fire protection actually means in a real fire scenario, and how the Centurion 18's rating compares to mid-tier and higher-tier safes in the Liberty lineup. Read the Guide How to Calculate the Right Capacity How to evaluate whether the Centurion 18 fits your collection's current size and realistic growth, including how scoped rifles and accessories affect practical capacity. Read the Guide How to Confirm Your Decision The questions worth working through before committing to the Centurion 18 or stepping up to the USA Series: protection level, fire rating fit, and whether Essential tier covers your actual situation. Read the Guide Next Step Ready to Make the Move From Cabinet to Safe? Deciding between the Centurion 18 and the USA Series? Want to confirm this edition is still available? The Centurion 18 250th Commemorative is available through our Caldwell showroom while stock lasts. Call us at 208-454-8038 or come in. Talk to a Safe Expert What to expect when you come in to our Caldwell showroom • The ways to reach us before you commit