Ep 8. The Safe Guard

Lucas McCain is on a mission to help his old friend and fellow rancher Charlie Gordo who is being threatened by a notorious band of outlaws who are terrorizing the local ranchers. Lucas and Charlie both fear for their families and ranches and are desperate for a solution to their troubles.

Meanwhile, a new man, Barton, arrives in town and sets up a new business, offering to safeguard people's money and valuables. He claims to have the safest vault in the West and soon many people are flocking to do business with him. Lucas is initially skeptical of the newcomer but after seeing the impressive vault, decides to deposit some of his money with Barton to safeguard it from the band of outlaws.

Lucas approaches Charlie about using the vault to protect his assets as well, but Charlie is reluctant. Charlie has his own secrets and fears and feels that trusting someone else with his hard-earned cash could be risky. To complicate matters, Charlie's young and naive wife Annabel wants to deposit all their money with Barton, despite her husband's objections.

As the situation with the outlaws worsens, Lucas and Charlie find themselves forced to rely on the vault to protect both their livelihoods and families. But when the outlaws discover the vault, a tense and dangerous situation arises that puts the safety of everyone in the town in jeopardy.

Meanwhile, Barton's true intentions are revealed, leaving Lucas and the townspeople shocked and angry. They confront him about his motives, but Barton is unrepentant and vows to escape with a small fortune he has extracted from many of the town's residents.

Can Lucas and his friends stop Barton from getting away with the town's money, and protect their families from the outlaws who are quickly closing in? Watch The Rifleman Season 1 Episode 8 "The Safe Guard" to find out.