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
Get latest articles from Sean Curtis
SOG Knives: Rebooted and Better? [Hands-On Tested]
2 years ago
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We try out a handful of SOG knives for various applications to see which ones rise to the top. Come see which we recommend. (Read)
[Hands On Review] FN 502 Tactical FDE: Best Modern .22 LR?
2 years ago
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What happens when you take the look and feel of the FN 509 but make it .22 capable? The FN 502 Tactical of course! Come see what we thought of this plinker! (Read)
Nexbelt: Belt-fed Revolution [Hands on Review]
2 years ago
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We tested out a handful of concealed carry belts from Nexbelt to see how they stood up against the rigors of concealed carry. Come see what we thought! (Read)
[Review] PepperBall LifeLite Mobile & Compact: Non-Lethal Self Defense
2 years ago
5 Comments
We take a look at some non-lethal self-defense options from PepperBall in the form of the LifeLite Mobile and Compact systems. (Read)
[Video+Review] Walther PDP: 10,000 Rounds & Still Going
2 years ago
30 Comments
We take a look at the Walther PDP after over 5,000 rounds downrange. How does it hold up over time? Come find out. (Read)
[Review] Hard Head Veterans ATE Gen II Helmet + Micro Lattice Pads
2 years ago
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We try out the Hard Head Veterans ATE Gen II helmet alongside Hard Head Veterans' Micro Lattice Helmet Pads. Come see why we liked this setup! (Read)
My First Deer Hunt: Lessons from the Field
2 years ago
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What happens when an ex-cop heads into the woods of Minnesota for his first deer hunt? Come find out as PPT's Sean heads out on his first hunt! (Read)
[Video] Behind the Scenes: Remington Ammo Factory
2 years ago
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We recently toured Remington's ammo factory to get the behind the scenes scoop on how shotshell, pistol, and rifle ammo is made. (Read)
[Review] Not So Tactical Shoes: 5.11 Tactical, Viktos & Altama
2 years ago
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We try out the 5.11 Tactical Norris, Altama Urban Core, and Viktos Core 2 shoes for men and women to see if these shoes bring comfort in a gray man package. (Read)
[Review+Video] Crimson Trace RAD Max Pro Rifle Red Dot
2 years ago
A few weeks ago we tested out the Crimson Trace RAD Pro pistol optic, but we're back to check out the RAD Max Pro rifle red dot. Come get our thoughts... (Read)
[Video+Review]Crimson Trace RAD Pro Pistol Red Dot
2 years ago
5 Comments
We investigate the Crimson Trace RAD Pro -- a pistol red dot designed for mid-sized and full-sized handguns -- all while training at Gunsite. (Read)
The Blue Brief: Creepy Encounters & Ghost Stories
3 years ago
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In the spirit of Halloween, our resident law enforcement expert takes you through a few harrowing calls that will be sure to spook. (Read)
