The Statue of Liberty, a symbol of freedom and democracy, stands tall and proud in New York Harbor. The statue symbolizes a story of the USA and its immense influence and global significance.
America is known for its economic prowess in the world, but claiming there are no loopholes would not be a fair assessment. Recently, the nation was in a palisade for its issue on the “Liberty Safe.”
The Safe seems to appear often in the news these days, while many wonder, “Who is the real owner of Liberty Safe: Public or State”.
Liberty Safe faced a lot of backlash from the general public for giving access to a customer’s safe to the FBI. The company finally broke their silence by posting a statement on September 6, 2023. They reported that on August 30, 2023, the FBI asked them to provide access to a search warrant against the customer. The account was linked to the 34-year-old Nathan Hughes of Arkansas.
Journey of the Liberty Safe: From Single Unit to White House
The Liberty Safe has become a symbol of trust and protection for countless families in the U.S. Liberty Safe and Security Products, Inc. is a commercial and residential safe manufacturer. The company is located in Payson, Utah, United States. It was founded in 1988 by Jay Crosby when it was a single storage unit.
Over 30 years, the company has grown into a 205,000-square-foot facility. In 2018, the company has sold over 2 million safes in these 30 years.
The Liberty Safe markets for gun safes, home safes, and commercial safes (including depository safes). These safes have become synonymous with the highest standards of security, quality, and reliability. Liberty Safes come in various sizes and styles, catering to the unique needs of each customer. The company also operates under names including ‘National Security,’ ‘Fatboy,’ and ‘Colt Brands.
The safe conducts its fire testing based on the rules proposed by the U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The Liberty Safe got its recognition from the White House in July 2018.
The company also got an invitation to the “Made in America” event from the White House. The Safe also deals with countries including Belgium, Canada, Great Britain, Iceland, Kazakhstan, and Norway.
The Controversy and Explanation: Security vs. the FBI
On August 30, 2023, something controversial happened with Liberty Safe. The news surrounding the controversy upset the people of the nation. People even expressed their concerns on social media platforms. Why? Well, it turns out that Liberty Safe gave special codes to the FBI. Apparently, the FBI asked the company to provide access to the safe of 34-year-old Nathan Hughes of Arkansas.
After this new outburst, people started concerning the safety and security of the clients. Hence, seeing the pressure, the company finally took their stance on the topic. They mentioned that they did this only when the FBI had proper permission (something called “warrants”) to search the property of the person. It was also revealed that this person was linked to the attacks that happened on January 6 at the United States Capitol.
The Liberty Safe further tried to explain their actions to society. They said they didn’t know all the details about what the FBI was looking for when they gave them the codes. But it seems like the explanation was not enough because the customers and people who support the right to own guns didn’t like this one bit.
People are now worried and angry at the same time, as it looks like Liberty Safe appears defenseless in allowing the police access to their safes.
What are your thoughts on this controversy? Do you think what Liberty Safe did was right? Comment your views on the issue.
