About Karen Hunter

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Karen Hunter is the founder of The Hunter Academy teaching a spectrum of personal protection classes and seminars nationwide. She is a nationally published content creator with hundreds of articles in both print and digital on topics such as firearm reviews, safety and protection, influential interviews, and more.  

Karen is a highly sought-after firearms industry consultant in both product design as well as business development. Lastly, she is a master-level certified firearms instructor in handgun, shotgun, and carbine. She provides training through group classes as well as private instruction. The merging of these unique skill sets has made Karen Hunter a strong voice in the industry with her professional opinion being sought on countless topics.

Certifications

Certified Instructor - Defensive Handgun

Certified Instructor - Carbine

Certified Instructor - Shotgun

State of Ohio Concealed Weapons Certification

State of Kentucky Concealed Weapons Certification

Training

Defensive Handgun - Gunsite

Defensive Shotgun - Gunsite

Precision Rifle - Gunsite

Safari Prep Class - Rifle – Gunsite

Defensive Handgun - Force Options

Advanced Handgun - Force Options

Close Quarter Handgun - Force Options

Defensive Carbine - Force Options

Advanced Carbine - Force Options

Defensive Shotgun - Force Options

Advanced Shotgun - Force Options

Urban Fighting Around Vehicles - Force Options

Home Defense – The Site

Advanced Home Defense – Paramount Tactical

Carbine / Handgun CQB – Alliance Police Training

Proprietary Curriculum

Accessing Personal Defense Weapons  - Home, Vehicle, On and Off Body Carry. 

Women's Defensive Handgun

F.I.R.E. A Comprehensive  Self-Defense Training for Women

Fast Access Training with your Safe

Consultant

Firearms Design and Development

Business Development

Product Design and Marketing

Innovative Branding