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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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
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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
57 Comments
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
12 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
75 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)
30 Super Carry: Best New Concealed Carry Caliber?
2 years ago
71 Comments
Can .30 Super Carry upend 9mm as the concealed carry go-to, or is this new round just a fad? We take .30 Super Carry to the range to find out... (Read)
Walther PDP F-Series Review: Best Handgun for Small Hands?
2 years ago
37 Comments
The Walther PDP F-Series is designed with small-handed shooters in mind, but does this 9mm, 15+1 handgun really work for tiny mitts? Only one way to know... (Read)
Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical Review: Best Shotgun Under $1,200?
2 years ago
20 Comments
We take a tour of the Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical -- a semi-auto shotgun with some elevated features...all for under $1,200. Is it worth it? Come find out. (Read)
Ruger EC9s Review: Is the “S” for Sexy?
2 years ago
47 Comments
When you need a compact concealed carry gun on the cheap, where do you turn? To the Ruger EC9s. We got the details on this robust, budget-friendly pistol. (Read)
