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
Heritage Settler Lever Action Rifle Review [Hands-On Tested]
5 months ago
3 Comments
We took the 20-inch Heritage Settler lever action rifle out to the range to get a hands-on look at how this rifle performed. (Read)
KAK Industry K15 4.75" AR-15 Pistol Review
5 months ago
26 Comments
Curious about the KAK Industry K15 AR-15 Pistol with its ultra-compact 4.75" barrel? Does it blend concealability and performance? We put it to the test! (Read)
Review: Smith & Wesson M&P 5.7 [Hands-On Tested]
6 months ago
1 Comments
We take the Smith & Wesson M&P 5.7 to the range to see if this pistol can stack up against the FN Five-SeveN, Ruger-57 and PSA 5.7 Rock. (Read)
Daniel Defense H9 Review
6 months ago
5 Comments
Despite a promising design, the Daniel H9 pistol failed to deliver. See why our range review concluded that this pistol doesn’t live up to the hype. (Read)
Mitchell Defense GWOT DOC Review
7 months ago
1 Comments
We got the scoop on the Mitchell Defense GWOT DOC AR-15 with a hands-on review of reliability, accuracy, and overall performance. (Read)
Low Light Pistol Tips for Shooting in the Dark
7 months ago
4 Comments
After taking a low-light course at Range Ready, we have some tips, tricks, and words of wisdom on low-light training (Read)
Review: Canik Mete MC9
8 months ago
The Canik Mete MC9 takes on the micro-compact 9mm genre, but is it a winner? We take it to the range for hands-on testing to find out. (Read)
Best Bug Detectors of 2024 [Tested]
9 months ago
3 Comments
We gathered some bug detectors for testing, paired them up with some hidden cameras, and bring you the results! (Read)
CZ Shadow 2 Compact Review: Does It Live Up to the Hype?
9 months ago
5 Comments
Get the lowdown on the CZ Shadow 2 Compact, the compact carry version of the iconic Shadow 2 competition pistol with features and real-world performance. (Read)
5 Best Hammer-Fired Pistols of 2024 [Hands-On Tested]
9 months ago
44 Comments
There are a lot of hammer-fired pistols out there, but which ones are the best? We have a full run-down of our favorite hammer-fired pistols. (Read)
Aero Precision Solus Review: Bang-For-The-Buck Bolt
9 months ago
12 Comments
The Aero Precision Solus is a feature-packed entry into precision shooting, offering customization, sub-MOA accuracy, and solid ergonomics. (Read)
5 Best Hidden Cameras of 2024 [Hands-On Tested]
9 months ago
We hands-on tested a handful of spy cams perfect for protecting your home or capturing moments that matter. (Read)
