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
- USCCA Rifle Instructor
Get latest articles from Sean Curtis
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)
The Blue Brief: Mental Health Episodes
3 years ago
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Sean shares some stories of mental health crises he's encountered during his police career and ways he's diffused the situations. (Read)
The Blue Brief: How To Survive a Carjacking
3 years ago
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We run you through how to prevent a carjacking and what to do if you're faced with this kind of situation. Come read up on how to stay safe! (Read)
The Blue Brief: An Introduction
3 years ago
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We're introducing a new column on PPT centered on law enforcement. From tactics to answering your questions, Sean Curtis tackles policing! (Read)
Best Shooting Chronographs [Hand-On Tested]
4 years ago
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Want to level up your long range shooting? We go over how a shooting chronograph can help and our best picks from $150 to $600. (Read)
[Review] Mossberg 930 SPX Tactical: Super Reliable
4 years ago
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Are semi-auto shotguns inherently less reliable? We hands-on review the Mossberg 930 SPX Tactical with plenty of pictures and videos of it in action. (Read)
[Review] Tact-Med Info Emergency Cards
4 years ago
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What if you're so injured you can't communicate with first responders? We hands-on review Tact-Med Info emergency cards that might save your life one day. (Read)
7 Best Chest Holsters [Hands-On Tested]
4 years ago
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What if you don't need concealment or speed in a holster? We hands-on test some of the best chest holsters that's at home backpacking or fly-fishing. (Read)
[Review] Ruger AR-556 Pistol: Compact Value
5 years ago
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Looking for a reliable and compact AR-15 pistol from a trusted manufacturer? We hands-on review Ruger's AR-556 pistol for all that and more. (Read)
