Sean Curtis is a retired peace officer from Colorado with 22.5 years of experience serving in various roles such as deputy sheriff, Patrol Commander, SWAT Team Leader, and DA Investigator. He now works at Pew Pew Tactical as the Content Producer.
He started writing freelance for Police1 in 2014. Soon after, he became a dedicated columnist, writing reviews, product highlights, and how-to guides. He quickly branched out to other print and digital publications, including Gun World Magazine, American Survival Guide, Glock Annual, Pew Pew Tactical, and Guns.com—and also briefly produced videos for AR15.com.
In 2021, Sean retired from law enforcement and came to work exclusively for Pew Pew Tactical as a business development manager. Soon after, he accepted the role of content producer and now creates videos and writes articles covering products in the firearms industry.
Experience
- 40-Hour Principles of SWAT
- High-Risk Warrant Service Workshop
- Tactical Rifle for Law Enforcement
- Basic 40-Hour Tactical Response Course
- Tactical Command School
- Critical Incident Management
- Witness Protection Training
- 44-Hour POST Certified Handgun Instructor, POST Train the Trainer
- 40-Hour Handgun Instructor Course
- CLEFIA Advanced Firearms Instructor Training
- NLEFIA Red Dot Instructor
- Glock Armor's Course
- AR-15 Armor's Course
- Gunsite 250 Pistol
- Gunsite Team Tactics
- Tactical Performance Center Handgun Mastery & Carbine Mastery
- EMT-Basic First Aid/CPR Instructor
- FLETC Tactical Medical Training
- NAEMT TCCC Provider Course
- ALICE Instructor Training
Get latest articles from Sean Curtis
[Video+Review]Crimson Trace RAD Pro Pistol Red Dot
3 years ago
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We investigate the Crimson Trace RAD Pro -- a pistol red dot designed for mid-sized and full-sized handguns -- all while training at Gunsite. (Read)
The Blue Brief: Creepy Encounters & Ghost Stories
3 years ago
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In the spirit of Halloween, our resident law enforcement expert takes you through a few harrowing calls that will be sure to spook. (Read)
The Blue Brief: Saving a Life with Jiu-Jitsu
3 years ago
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In this Blue Brief, we look at how martial arts can improve your ability to handle unique calls and why that's important in modern policing. (Read)
Best Thermal Scopes [All Budgets]
3 years ago
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Looking to own the night? We walk you through a our favorite thermal scopes for your AR-15 or bolt gun to take your hunt to the next level. (Read)
The Blue Brief: Falling to the Level of Our Training
3 years ago
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Our LE expert takes a look at law enforcement training and the pitfalls of not keeping up with best practices and training. (Read)
1791 Ultra Custom Holster: Sous Vide Your CCW [Review]
3 years ago
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We love a custom holster so when we saw the 1791 Gunleather Ultra Custom Concealment Holster, we knew we had to try it. Come see what we thought! (Read)
The Blue Brief: Advocacy and Breaching a Tent
3 years ago
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In this week's Blue Brief we look at how to advocate for yourself when dealing with police and an interesting encounter involving a tent... (Read)
[Hands-On Review] Benchmade Mini & Auto Adamas
3 years ago
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We take a look at the fixed Mini and Auto Adamas knives from Benchmade to see if either of these are worth adding to your EDC kit. (Read)
Blue Brief: The Best Laid Plans...
3 years ago
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What happens when the best laid plans suddenly go awry? You adapt. What does that look like in high stakes situations? Come see... (Read)
The Blue Brief: The Most Dangerous Job?
3 years ago
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Sean explores how some police reach the "us vs. them" mindset due to the dangers of the job and what can be done to prevent that. (Read)
The Blue Brief: Speed Demon & Lessons Learned
3 years ago
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Sean shares a story from early in his policing career as a young deputy and how this important lesson shaped future interactions. (Read)
The Blue Brief: Militarization of the Police
3 years ago
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Sean takes a look at the militarization of police -- what the term means, if it's accurate, and what military gear police actually use. (Read)
