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
Smith & Wesson Response Review: Modular Design, Mixed Results
4 days ago
11 Comments
Is Smith & Wesson's lightweight Response a hit or a miss? Explore this PCC and see if S&W has fixed the flaws in its design. (Read)
Labradar LX Review: Better Than the Original?
2 weeks ago
We tested the Labradar LX to see if this chronograph can measure up to other ones (ahem Garmin Xero C1 Pro) on the market. (Read)
Smith & Wesson SD9 2.0 Review [Hands-On Tested]
1 month ago
4 Comments
Saving a few bucks is important, but do you sacrifice performance for budget? We find out with our review of the new budget Smith & Wesson SD9 2.0. (Read)
Tip of the Week: Witness Marking
1 month ago
2 Comments
We discuss how to make witness marks with a simple paint pen or sharpie to help you make sure your optic is installed correctly. (Read)
Sig Sauer P320 Flux Legion REVIEW [Hands-On Tested]
1 month ago
7 Comments
We take the new Sig Sauer P320 Flux Legion to the range to see if this micro PDW is worth space in your gun safe. (Read)
PSA Krink Review: Compact Firepower in 5.56mm
1 month ago
9 Comments
Dive into the pros and cons of the PSA Krink, including the beloved AK design, compact size, and fireball accuracy. (Read)
Smith & Wesson M&P 15 Sport III Review
2 months ago
8 Comments
We tested the Smith & Wesson M&P 15 Sport III to see how it performs under real testing conditions. Is it worth the upgrade? Find out here! (Read)
Steiner TOR-X Laser Trainer [Hands-On Review]
2 months ago
We review the Steiner TOR-X laser training device — a blend of Mantis X's smart technology and Steiner's military-grade optics. (Read)
Trijicon RCR Red Dot Review: Best New Pistol Red Dot?
3 months ago
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We hands-on test the Trijicon RCR to see if this new red dot is worth mounting on your favorite carry pistol. (Read)
Glock 17L Review [Hands-On Tested]
4 months ago
14 Comments
We hands-on test the Glock 17L to find out if this longer version of the G17 stacks up to the original or falls short of perfection. (Read)
Heritage Settler Lever Action Rifle Review [Hands-On Tested]
4 months ago
3 Comments
We took the 20-inch Heritage Settler lever action rifle out to the range to get a hands-on look at how this rifle performed. (Read)
KAK Industry K15 4.75" AR-15 Pistol Review
4 months ago
26 Comments
Curious about the KAK Industry K15 AR-15 Pistol with its ultra-compact 4.75" barrel? Does it blend concealability and performance? We put it to the test! (Read)
