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
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5 Best Full-Sized Pistols [Hands-On Tested]
9 months ago
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With a growing market, it can be tough to find the right full-size pistol. We've compiled a list of some of the best based on specs, features, and value. (Read)
Walther PDP Match Review: Best Out of the Box Race Pistol?
9 months ago
7 Comments
Walther delivers the PDP Match -- steel-frame and polymer versions -- to those wanting a race gun out of the box...but does it hold up? We find out! (Read)
New Product Highlight: Daniel Defense Daniel H9
9 months ago
9 Comments
Daniel Defense, well known for its AR platform rifles and AR-style pistols, just released the Daniel H9, inspired by the Hudson H9. (Read)
Harrington & Richardson 723 Style Carbine Review
10 months ago
4 Comments
Looking for an AR with old-school charm? Look no further than the Harrington & Richardson 723 Style Carbine. Follow along as we cover specs, features, and more. (Read)
Magpul Experience: Wyoming or Bust!
10 months ago
We got a glimpse at what Magpul has been up to at the High Bar Homeland, a ranch in Wyoming, where Magpul magic happens. (Read)
FoldAR Review: Best Concealed Carry Rifle?
11 months ago
28 Comments
A folding rifle?! We take the FoldAR to the range to see if this concealed carry rifle shoots as well as it stows. (Read)
Sionyx Opsin Review: Best New Digital Night Vision?
11 months ago
4 Comments
We take the Sionyx Opsin into the darkness at the range to see if this new digital night vision optic is worthy of your nighttime setup. (Read)
Tisas 1911 A1 US Army Review: Most Affordable Retro 1911?
1 year ago
38 Comments
We take a look at an affordable yet faithful reproduction of a classic design by way of the Tisas 1911A1 US Army. (Read)
Kalashnikov USA KR-103 Review: Best American-Made AK?
1 year ago
10 Comments
We take the Kalashnikov USA KR-103 to the range to see if this American-made AK-47 can live up to its Soviet heritage. (Read)
Are You Training with Your Gun Safe?
1 year ago
4 Comments
At a recent event hosted by SecureIt, we put our skills to the test and learned the how and why behind training with your gun safe. (Read)
A Picture from History: Fort Moultrie
1 year ago
We take a look at Fort Moultrie, a historically significant and strategic spot located in on the port of Charleston in South Carolina. (Read)
Primary Arms SLx 1-6x24 Gen IV Review: Best Budget LPVO?
1 year ago
17 Comments
The SLx 1-6x24 Gen IV is the latest LVPO to come from Primary Arms but does this budget-friendly scope offer enough features for the modern rifle shooter? (Read)
