Long-gun safe · No. 1 of 15
Liberty USA 30
12-gauge steel · 60 min fire rating · Keypad
9.3/10Excellent$1,969Nov 13, 2026
Liberty USA 30 vs Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933
Liberty USA 30 or Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933? They finish 0.2 apart in our formula: pick on the detail that matters at home.
$1,969at Liberty Safe, Nov 13, 2026
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Long-gun safe · No. 3 of 15
Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933
12-gauge steel · 60 min fire rating · Keypad
9.1/10Excellent$2,449Nov 13, 2026
Short answer: Liberty USA 30 wins this one, 9.3/10 against 9.1/10, mainly on price. Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933 answers with published approvals.
What really separates them?
Twins on the spec sheet: 12-gauge steel, 60 minutes of claimed fire protection, UL-listed locks, lifetime warranties that cover fire and burglary. The Kodiak is the bigger safe, 33 inches wide against 30 and a claimed 41 long guns against 30, quotes its fire test at 1400°F, prints "UL Certified RSC" and includes lighting and a power outlet. It also costs $480 more, and Rhino keeps 20% plus freight on a return. The Liberty is the better value and the safer purchase to change your mind on. Buy the Rhino for the width, not for the paperwork.
Decide
Which one is for you?
Choose the Liberty USA 30 if
- You want to spend less: $1,969 against $2,449
- You want the "made in USA" claim in writing: "Made in the USA with American and global parts", per Liberty
Choose the Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933 if
- You want the approvals in writing: UL RSC + CA DOJ, against UL listed + CA DOJ
- You need the room: 41 claimed long guns against 30
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| Safe | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | Long-gun safe | Long-gun safe |
| Capacity | 30 long guns (claimed) | 41 long guns (claimed) |
| Body steel | 12-gauge steel | 12-gauge steel |
| Fire rating | 60 min at 1,200°F (brand's claim) | 60 min at 1,400°F (brand's claim) |
| Ways to open | Keypad | Keypad |
| Approvals stated | UL listed + CA DOJ | UL RSC + CA DOJ |
| Locking bolts | 6 | Not stated |
| Weight | 565 lb | 536 lb |
| Outside size | 60.5 × 30 × 22 in | 59 × 33 × 23 in (handle not included) |
| Inside size | 57.5 × 26.5 × 15.5 in | Not stated |
| Made in USA | Yes, per the brand | Not stated |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Returns | 30 days | 45 days |
| Shipping | Charged or quoted | Charged or quoted |
| Sold by | Liberty Safe | Rhino |
| Where to buy | Check price at Liberty Safe | Check price at Rhino |
✓ marks the better figure. "Not stated" means the seller's page doesn't publish it. Fire ratings and capacities are the brands' own claims. Prices checked November 13, 2026 at the seller named in the table.
Which one is built stronger?
Liberty USA 30: 12-gauge folded steel frame; three hardened steel plates over the lock, per Liberty; 6 locking bars, 4 in wide and 1/4 in thick; 565 lb. Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933: 12-gauge steel construction; "SafeX" anti-pry system that interlocks the door and the body, per Rhino; 536 lb.
Gauge runs backwards: a lower number is thicker steel. The USA 30 is 29 lb heavier, which helps once it is bolted down and hurts on delivery day. Approvals stated on the pages: Liberty USA 30, UL listed + CA DOJ; Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933, UL RSC + CA DOJ. A listing we can't read on the seller's page is one we can't count. Bolt down whichever you choose.
Which one protects better against fire?
Liberty USA 30: "60 minutes of certified fire protection" at 1200°F, per Liberty. Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933: "60 Minutes of Fire Protection at 1400°F", per Rhino.
These are the brands' own figures, quoted as written; no gun safe is fireproof. The test temperatures differ, so the minutes don't compare directly: a shorter time at a higher temperature can be the harder test. Our gun safe fire rating guide explains how to read these numbers.
Which lock is easier to live with?
Liberty USA 30: S&G Spartan electronic lock in the lock selector (a mechanical dial is also offered); UL-listed electronic lock per Liberty. Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933: TopLit electronic lock, UL listed per Rhino. Power: internal electrical outlet with USB, per Rhino.
More ways in means fewer bad surprises: a key or a mechanical lock still works when a battery is flat. Whichever lock you choose, the code and the keys stay with the adults; the guide to California DOJ approved gun safes links the official child-safety advice, and storage laws differ by state.
What do they cost, and what cover do you get?
On November 13, 2026: Liberty USA 30 $1,969 at Liberty Safe, Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933 $2,449 at Rhino. That is $480 between them.
Warranty: Liberty USA 30, transferable lifetime warranty that covers fire damage and attempted break-ins; the lock is covered for 5 years (10 years for $99 or life for $159), per Liberty's warranty page; Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933, limited lifetime warranty with free repair or replacement after a burglary or a fire, per Rhino. Returns: Liberty USA 30, 30 days from purchase, per Liberty's refund policy; Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933, 45 days from the ship date, minus a 20% restocking fee and shipping both ways, per Rhino's return policy. Delivery: Liberty USA 30, priced at checkout: curbside, in-home or in-home with bolt-down, per Liberty; Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933, curbside delivery in about 2 to 4 weeks, per the product page.
Where to go from here
Full reviews: Liberty USA 30 review and Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933 review. Both appear in our ranking of the best gun safes, fireproof gun safe, best rifle safe, american made gun safes.
Other head-to-heads: Liberty USA 30 vs Fort Knox Maverick, Liberty USA 30 vs Browning Sporter 23, Liberty USA 30 vs Winchester Ranger 26, Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933 vs Fort Knox Maverick, Winchester Ranger 26 vs Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933.
Still deciding what kind of safe you need? Read our guide: Gun safe fire ratings explained.
By Grant Holloway, editor, gun safes · updated November 13, 2026
Liberty USA 30 or Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933: quick answers
All head-to-headsIs the Liberty USA 30 better than the Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933?
In our formula, yes: 9.3/10 against 9.1/10, with the edge on price. The Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933 is ahead on published approvals, which may matter more in your home.
Which is cheaper, the USA 30 or the Kodiak 5933?
The Liberty USA 30: $1,969 against $2,449 on November 13, 2026.
Which has the thicker steel?
Liberty USA 30: 12-gauge steel. Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933: 12-gauge steel. A lower gauge number means thicker steel.
Which has the better fire rating?
Liberty USA 30: 60 minutes at 1,200°F, by the brand's figures. Rhino Kodiak KGXR5933: 60 minutes at 1,400°F, by the brand's figures. Both figures are the brands' own claims.