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
5 Best Hidden Cameras [Hands-On Tested]
10 months ago
We hands-on tested a handful of spy cams perfect for protecting your home or capturing moments that matter. (Read)
PSA Sabre AR-10 Review: The KAC M110 We Have At Home
11 months ago
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Palmetto State Armory's Sabre AR-10 is a KAC M110 clone with a budget price, but is performance sacrificed for affordability? (Read)
The Best Tactical Knives [Tested]
11 months ago
51 Comments
We've tested them all from budget folder to military preferred. Find out the best tactical knives that are battle proven and in our kit. (Read)
Best Compact 9mm Handguns
11 months ago
238 Comments
Looking for a concealable 9mm you can tuck just about anywhere, but still shoot almost as easily as a full-size handgun? Check out our favorite compact 9mms (Read)
New Product Highlight: Vortex Defender-ST
11 months ago
Vortex adds to its Defender red dot lineup, introducing the Vortex Defender-ST -- a new, standard-size red dot. (Read)
5 Best Full-Sized Pistols [Hands-On Tested]
11 months ago
22 Comments
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?
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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!
1 year 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?
1 year 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?
1 year 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)
