Quick Answer: Stealth sells three full-size gun-safe tiers — Essential, UL, and Premier — and per Stealth’s own current storefront, only the UL and Premier tiers carry a UL RSC (Residential Security Container) burglary certification; the Essential tier (including the widely-sold EGS14) does not. The Premier PR36 (36 long guns, 90 min/1,200°F, UL RSC, about $2,599.99) is the best overall pick for buyers who want Stealth’s strongest protection. The UL14 (14 long guns, 60 min/1,200°F, UL RSC, about $1,399.99) is the best value if RSC certification matters but budget is tight, and the EGS14 (about $1,099.99) remains a reasonable non-RSC budget pick.
Stealth’s slim-profile safes are a frequent Amazon and retailer bestseller, but its lineup is really three separate product tiers with meaningfully different burglary ratings — not one safe in different sizes. We pulled specs directly from Stealth’s own current product pages to sort what each tier actually certifies.
Stealth’s gun-safe tiers compared
| Model | Tier | Capacity | Fire rating | UL RSC certified | Steel | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier PR36 | Premier (Level 3) | 36 long guns | 90 min / 1,200°F | Yes | 10-gauge | ~$2,599.99 |
| UL36 | UL (Level 2) | 36 long guns | 60 min / 1,200°F | Yes | 12-gauge | ~$2,299.99 |
| UL14 | UL (Level 2) | 14 long guns | 60 min / 1,200°F | Yes | 12-gauge | ~$1,399.99 |
| Essential EGS14 | Essential (Level 1) | 14 long guns | 30 min / 1,200°F | No | 14-gauge | ~$1,099.99 |
Stealth Premier PR36
- Stealth's top-of-the-line tier, verified directly from Stealth's current spec sheet: a genuine 90-minute/1,200°F fire rating (interior stays below 350°F) plus UL RSC burglary certification — the highest combination Stealth sells.
- 10-gauge steel door and body with a UL-approved NL UR-2020 electronic lock (mechanical dial upgrade available), plus a leather-lined interior and MOLLE organizer system that the lower tiers don't include.
- At 872 lbs it ships freight, not parcel — plan for a loading dock or liftgate delivery, similar to the freight thresholds covered in our gun safe delivery guide.
A 36-gun safe this heavy typically arrives on a freight truck days after you order it, so it’s worth starting a free 30-day Amazon Prime trial now — smaller essentials like a dehumidifier rod or bolt-down anchor kit will still arrive in two days while the safe itself is in transit.
Stealth UL14
- The clearest apples-to-apples upgrade over the Essential EGS14 at the same 14-gun capacity: about $300 more gets a UL RSC burglary certification, double the fire rating (30 min → 60 min), and heavier 12-gauge steel instead of 14-gauge.
- Same UL-approved NL UR-2020 electronic lock as the rest of the UL and Premier lines, with a mechanical dial or redundant-lock upgrade available.
- Includes a pre-installed electrical outlet (3 plugs, 2 USB) and a MOLLE door organizer standard — features the Essential tier doesn't bundle in.
Stealth Essential EGS14
- Confirmed direct from Stealth's own storefront at $1,099.99 with a genuine 30-minute/1,200°F fire rating and CA DOJ-approved firearm safety device status.
- No UL RSC burglary certification — Stealth's own product page makes no burglary-rating claim for this tier beyond the DOJ device approval, so it's a real step down in independently-verified burglary resistance from the UL and Premier tiers.
- Also covered in our best gun safe under $1,000 and best AR-15 safe roundups as a budget pick where RSC certification wasn't the deciding factor.
Why “Stealth gun safe” means three different burglary ratings
Stealth’s Essential, UL, and Premier series look similar in photos — slim black profiles, electronic keypads, similar dimensions at matching capacities — but per Stealth’s own current spec sheets they’re not interchangeable on paper. Only the UL and Premier tiers carry an independent UL RSC (Residential Security Container) burglary certification; the Essential tier is a CA DOJ-approved firearm safety device with no equivalent burglary rating stated on its own product page. Some homeowner’s insurance policies and state programs specifically require an RSC-rated safe for a discount or compliance credit, so the tier matters beyond just fire protection — check our gun safe fire rating guide for how UL, ETL, and in-house fire testing compare across brands.
Which Stealth tier actually fits you
Buy the Premier PR36 if you want Stealth’s strongest fire rating and RSC certification together and don’t mind the freight-delivery weight. Buy the UL14 if RSC certification matters (insurance, state compliance, or just peace of mind) but a smaller, lower-priced safe fits your collection better. Buy the Essential EGS14 if you mainly need a lockable, CA DOJ-approved cabinet at the lowest price and RSC certification isn’t a requirement for you.
Comparing Stealth against other RSC-rated brands? Our best AMSEC gun safe and best Winchester gun safe roundups cover other UL RSC-certified safes at similar price points.
The bottom line
For the strongest combination of fire protection and burglary certification Stealth sells, the Stealth Premier PR36 is the pick. Want RSC certification without the Premier tier’s price and 872-lb freight delivery? The UL14 gets you there at roughly half the price. If RSC certification isn’t a requirement and you just want a lockable, DOJ-approved cabinet, the Essential EGS14 covers that at the lowest price in the lineup.