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
7 Best Chest Holsters [Hands-On Tested]
5 years ago
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What if you don't need concealment or speed in a holster? We hands-on test some of the best chest holsters that's at home backpacking or fly-fishing. (Read)
[Review] Ruger AR-556 Pistol: Compact Value
5 years ago
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Looking for a reliable and compact AR-15 pistol from a trusted manufacturer? We hands-on review Ruger's AR-556 pistol for all that and more. (Read)
[Review] Colt King Cobra: Return of a Triumphant Serpent
5 years ago
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Colt's snake guns are back. How does the King Cobra fare? We hands-on test it for reliability, accuracy, ergonomics, value, and more. (Read)
8 Best Survival Food Kits [Taste Test]
5 years ago
42 Comments
Want the tastiest survival and camping food? We taste-test some of the most popular MREs, emergency bars, and prepping buckets. YUM. (Read)
Best MP5 Clones [Buyer's Guide]
6 years ago
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Want to snag an MP5? We'll go over the best clones on the market...if they're in stock is another question. (Read)
Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Review: Sheer Fun [Tested]
6 years ago
33 Comments
Sometimes shooting can be pure fun and the Ruger Mark IV is just that. We hands-on review it for reliability, value, upgrade potential, and more. (Read)
Sig Sauer Legion P226 [Review]: Finest Sig Yet?
6 years ago
33 Comments
Looking for the best Sig Sauer can do? They took their P226 and added on all the bells and whistles with their Legion model. See our full hands-on review. (Read)
Best Night Vision Scopes & Optics [All Budgets]
6 years ago
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Night vision scopes can be confusing. We cover the technology and showcase some of our favorites, plus some optics that work with night vision goggles. (Read)
[Review] Kel-Tec RDB-S: Little Bullpup That Could
6 years ago
21 Comments
Survival rifle, plinker, or tactical door-kicker? Choose your purpose with Kel-Tec's bullpup RDB-S. We hands-on review it to see if it has the right stuff. (Read)
[Review] Brownells BRN-10 (Retro AR-10)
6 years ago
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Looking at an AR-10...with a retro feel? We hands-on review Brownell's BRN-10 for accuracy, reliability, customization, looks, worth-it-ness and more. (Read)
[Review] Sig Sauer P320-M17 (Civilian Version)
6 years ago
26 Comments
The Army chose Sig's M17 for their new modular sidearm. Now you can get your own civilian P320-M17. See if it's worth the changes with our hands-on review. (Read)
[Review] Gunsite Academy: Col. Cooper Lives On
6 years ago
8 Comments
Looking to train at Gunsite Academy? Find out if this shooting/fighting school is for you with our review of their 250 Pistol course. (Read)
