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 & Lead Review Analyst 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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Staccato HD C3.6 [Review]: Better Than the Glock 19?
1 week ago
23 Comments
Staccato is giving Glock a run for their money, but is their latest 2011 pistol -- the HD C3.6 -- a concealed carry champion? We test it to find out. (Read)
[Review] Vara Safety RACT: Best Quick Acccess Storage for Long Guns?
3 weeks ago
We take a look at the Vara Safety RACT Biometric -- a new way to store long guns that allows for quick access. (Read)
[Review] Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol 20-Gauge: Better Than 12-Gauge?
1 month ago
11 Comments
We tested Beretta's new A300 Ultima Patrol in 20-gauge — get our assessment on reliability, recoil, and whether the higher price tag is justified. (Read)
Glock 19 Gen 6 [Review]: Worth an Upgrade?
3 months ago
18 Comments
Finally, improved ergonomics! We tested the Gen 6 Glock 19 for accuracy, reliability, and new ergonomic features over 500 rounds. (Read)
FN Five-Seven MRD Review [Hands-On Tested]
4 months ago
10 Comments
FN's updated take on the Five-Seven platform comes in the form of the Five-Seven MRD. But does this modern version live up to the OG? We test it to find out. (Read)
Gunsite PR7 Precision Rifle Course Review: Skills, Gear & Reality Checks
5 months ago
Our lead reviewer, Sean, recently headed to Gunsite to take on the PR7 long-range, precision shooting course. Get his thoughts in this after-action review. (Read)
New Product Highlight: Glock Launches Gen6
5 months ago
7 Comments
Glock announced the arrival of a new generation -- the Gen6 -- ushering in new features to the plastic fantastic series. (Read)
Best Budget AR-15s Under $1,000: Cheap Picks Only
6 months ago
13 Comments
Looking for an affordable AR-15 that performs? We tested top rifles under $1,000 for reliability, accuracy, and value. Here are our best picks. (Read)
[Review + Video] JRA Gallant: Galil Feel, Modern Performance
6 months ago
13 Comments
We put the rugged, Cold War-era JRA Gallant through its paces to see how it performed. Find out how this battle rifle performed at the range. (Read)
Savage 42 Takedown [Review]: Best Small-Game Hunting Rifle?
6 months ago
13 Comments
Savage Arms combined the accuracy of the .22 LR with the utility of a .410 shotgun in the Takedown 42. Does it perform? We take it to the range to find out. (Read)
Best Magpul Upgrades for the AR-15
7 months ago
4 Comments
Looking to trick out your AR-15 with Magpul furniture? We've got our recommendations for the best Magpul accessories for your rifle. (Read)
Canik Rival S vs Walther PDP Match SF: Can $900 Beat $1,800 at the Range?
7 months ago
18 Comments
Does the budget-friendly Canik SFX Rival S stack up against the pricier Walther PDP Match SF? We took both to the range to find out. (Read)
