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Liberty Safe Gave FBI Access Code to January 6 Protester's Safe; after public outcry, LS changed policy
2023-09-08
Not as big as Apple I guess.
Or political parody is bigger than terrorism.

[Breitbart] Liberty Safe announced Tuesday they cooperated with the FBI by giving them an access code that allowed agents to get into a safe owned by Nathan Hughes during a raid.

Liberty Safe describes themselves thus: “Liberty Safe has built America’s most trusted gun safes for sale for over 30 years. Our unyielding commitment to high-quality gun safes has made Liberty the premier choice for millions of Americans. You are always protected with a Liberty gun safe with superior fire protection, exclusive military-style locking bars, and unmatched security features.”

But those security features were overridden by an access code Liberty Safe provided to the FBI, which conducted a raid on Hughes’ home over January 6 participation allegations and arrested him.

The Hodge twins used an X post to indicate they know Hughes personally and they described the FBI raid on his home, including Liberty Safe’s cooperation with the FBI:

Last week, a friend of ours was raided by the feds over J6, his name is Nathan Hughes and he’s from Fayetteville, Arkansas. Nate was raided by the FBI and arrested at gun point. His girlfriend (who just had a miscarriage) was held at gun point and put in handcuffs. The FBI turned off his security cameras, unplugged his internet, and flipped his house upside down in a search. The feds called the manufacturer of his Liberty Gun Safe and got the passcode to get into it too.

All for protesting at the Capitol over 2 1/2 years ago. He is being charged with crimes related to January 6th.

He didn’t assault anyone and he didn’t vandalize anything. He is being labeled a domestic terrorist and a traitor to his country by woke leftists and the media.

Nate is just like us…he’s an outspoken American Patriot…he loves freedom, loves his country, and would do anything to preserve our rights. He’s been fighting to save our country for years now.

He’s also a small business owner with a family that relies on him.

We all know how heated this political climate is getting, but they’ve pushed too far and it’s time for people to speak up for people getting screwed by the system. BLM and Antifa can go burn down our cities and get off the hook, but Trump supporters get raided and rounded up for protesting.

Liberty Safe claimed they had “had no knowledge of any of the details surrounding the investigation at the time” that the FBI requested a code to get into the safe.

Liberty Safe added, “Liberty Safe is devoted to protecting the personal property and 2nd amendment rights of our customers and has repeatedly denied requests for access codes without a warrant in the past. We do not give out combinations without proper legal documentation being provided by authorities.”

Liberty Safe issues apology, change in policy after handing backdoor access to the FBI

[NotTheBee] Yesterday, Liberty Safe landed in major hot water when many accused the company of sacrificing the security of their customers and bending to the feds with no pushback.

After their absolutely BRUTAL online treatment yesterday, Liberty Safe is attempting to do a little damage control.

I'm going to summarize this for you:

  • Liberty Safes followed industry standards and always kept backdoor access to their safes. Until this case, this was never a problem. Now, however, they know they messed up. From now on, if you don't want Liberty to have access to your safe, you can opt out of the backdoor access code program and Liberty will expunge the records of your safe's code.

  • ALSO, for new customers, they will have the choice upon purchase whether or not to have this backup code in case of an emergency.

  • ALSO ALSO, Liberty is not going to hand over these codes at a mere request from law enforcement, but instead require a subpoena and legal compulsion.
Posted by:Skidmark

#11  @ # 2 - Similar to Bathhouse Barry…
Posted by: Bangkok Billy   2023-09-08 23:43  

#10  The company name seems to be an oxymoron.
Posted by: Airandee   2023-09-08 18:35  

#9  Gun safe company hit with backlash for providing FBI with code to customer's safe
Posted by: Skidmark   2023-09-08 09:36  

#8  Ref #4: Don't use electronic locks on your safe. If you think a dial is too slow, practice like you might on your draw or reload.

Along with #3. excellent recommendation.

Another option:

Guardian Safe & Lock YouTube - Making An Electronic Safe Manual | Replacing A Keypad With A Dial

Cost in my area: $167.21 plus labor. Your results may vary.
Posted by: Besoeker   2023-09-08 09:33  

#7  OK. There's a gameplan. Require an ATF approved electronic lock. With a back door the gummint can use to lock you out of your gun storage.
Posted by: M. Murcek   2023-09-08 09:05  

#6  So if they didn't provide the access code, the FBI would (1) get a court order, or (2) have the lock drilled. It would still have been over in a few hours.
My sister in law had to have the lock drilled in my late brother's safe when she couldn't find the combo. The guy rolled in his mag drill on a dolly, set up, and three hours later said, "that'll be $500 please."
Posted by: ed in texas   2023-09-08 09:04  

#5  GUNSAMERICA - UPDATE: Liberty Safe Betrayal? Company Owned By Firm That Donates to Anti-Gun Candidates
Posted by: Besoeker   2023-09-08 09:02  

#4  Don't use electronic locks on your safe. If you think a dial is too slow, practice like you might on your draw or reload.
Posted by: M. Murcek   2023-09-08 07:24  

#3  The BEST public outcry would be for existing LS customers to leave and take their business elsewhere.
Posted by: DooDahMan   2023-09-08 06:27  

#2  "Backdoor Access"

Similar to Dominion voting machines I take it.
Posted by: Besoeker   2023-09-08 03:10  

#1  I'm looking for a gun safe.

I guess Liberty Safe brand is off my list.

can anyone recommend a good safe brand and where it can be obtained? (Two rifles, a shotgun and three hand guns of various types.)

Posted by: Seeking Cure For Ignorance   2023-09-08 03:03  

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