Harbor Freight Gun Safe Torture Test

Published on December 12, 2025
Duration: 2:51

This video demonstrates the vulnerability of budget gun safes from Harbor Freight and Union Safe Company when subjected to blunt force, power tools, and high-caliber ballistics. The expert instructor, Scott, highlights that even electronic safes with thicker doors can be compromised through weaker points like the back panel. The Barrett M82A1 .50 BMG rifle easily penetrates both the front and back of the 10-gun safe, indicating a severe lack of security against determined threats.

Quick Summary

Budget gun safes from brands like Harbor Freight and Union Safe Company are shown to be highly vulnerable. Tests involving sledgehammers, angle grinders, and .50 BMG rounds reveal that thin metal, weak back panels, and basic locking mechanisms offer minimal protection against determined threats.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Initial Safe Assessment & Sledgehammer Test
  2. 00:15Union Safe Company Electronic Safe Breach
  3. 01:30Ballistic Test: 10 Gun Safe vs .50 BMG
  4. 02:12Angle Grinder Forced Entry

Frequently Asked Questions

How secure are Harbor Freight gun lockers?

Harbor Freight gun lockers are generally not considered secure for high-value items. This video demonstrates that their thin metal construction is easily compromised by blunt force, such as a sledgehammer, making them unsuitable for serious firearm protection.

Can a .50 BMG rifle penetrate a 10-gun safe?

Yes, as shown in this test, a Barrett M82A1 firing .50 BMG rounds can easily penetrate both the front door and the back of a Union Safe Company 10-gun safe, indicating a severe lack of ballistic resistance.

What are common weak points in budget gun safes?

Common weak points include thin metal construction, easily accessible back panels, and seams that can be exploited by power tools like angle grinders. The locking mechanism itself can also be a vulnerability if not robustly protected.

Is a Union Safe Company electronic safe secure?

While the door may appear thicker, this test revealed the back panel of the Union Safe Company electronic safe to be a significant weak point, easily breached with a sledgehammer and axe. Power tools also made quick work of the unit.

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