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
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PSA JAKL AR/AK Pistol Review: Ultimate Truck Gun?
2 years ago
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PSA's JAKL is a little bit AR-15 and a little bit AK-47 but does this rifle have the ability to be the ultimate truck gun? We find out... (Read)
Staccato CS Review: Best Compact 2011 for Carry?
2 years ago
36 Comments
Staccato's newest pistol, the CS, promises amazing performance in a small package. But does this compact carry gun deserve a spot in your CCW setup? (Read)
Daniel Defense DD4 RIII Rifle Review: Worth the Upgrade?
2 years ago
8 Comments
The new RIS III rail from Daniel Defense has been rolled into a new line of rifles called DD4 RIII. But is this rifle series worth your money? We find out. (Read)
RTS Special Threats Mini Shields (& Ballistic Pillow) Review: Ballistic on a Budget?
2 years ago
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We test out 3 RTS Tactical Special Threats Mini Shields and a Bulletproof Memory Foam Pillow to see if your home defense set-up needs a boost. (Read)
Daniel Defense SoundGuard Suppressor Review: Best Full-Auto & Precision Suppressors?
2 years ago
7 Comments
We take the new Daniel Defense SoundGuard 5.56 and .30 cal suppressors to the range with some full-auto rifles to see how they hold up. (Read)
Ruger LC Carbine Review: Best 5.7x28mm Carbine?
2 years ago
6 Comments
Ruger's new LC Carbine is a companion to its 5.7-Pistol, but does this lightweight carbine really pull its weight? We find out... (Read)
Glock 19 vs. Sig Sauer P365 XMacro Comp: Best Compact CCW?
2 years ago
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We pit the Glock 19 against the Sig Sauer P365 XMacro Comp in a battle for the best compact concealed carry gun. (Read)
Silencer Central’s Banish 46 Review: One Can to Rule Them All
2 years ago
16 Comments
Silencer Central's Banish 46 works from .22 through .40-70 Gov. We hands-on test it with multiple calibers and guns to see how well it does. (Read)
Geissele Super Duty Review: Best High-End AR-15?
2 years ago
24 Comments
We took the Geissele Super Duty -- a high-end AR-15 -- for a test drive to see if this gun is worth the premium price. Come get our thoughts. (Read)
H&K MP5 .22 LR Review: Ultimate Trainer or Range Toy?
2 years ago
13 Comments
The HK MP5 .22 LR is an authentic nod to the one and only MP5 submachine gun...but is it worth the cash? We find out in this range review. (Read)
PSA Rock Review: Best 5.7 Handgun?
2 years ago
33 Comments
FN, Ruger...and now PSA?? We take a look at the PSA 5.7 Rock to see if this pistol can hold its own in the 5.7 realm. (Read)
Sig Sauer X-Macro Comp Review: Slim, 17+1 Concealed Carry Pistol??
2 years ago
77 Comments
Sig Sauer released a new carry pistol built on the P365 lineup -- the P365 X-Macro Comp. But is this optics-ready, 17+1, micro worth your time? Come see... (Read)
