Sean Curtis

Tactical Know-How

Sean Curtis is a law enforcement professional with over two decades of experience, serving with SWAT, diving and swift water rescue teams in Colorado. He has also served in wildland fire, search and rescue, EMS and emergency management.

LATEST ARTICLES

Women in Law Enforcement

From the uniform to plainclothes: 5 concealed carry considerations for female cops

Women face difficult challenges in the way of clothing when they want or need to wear a gun

February 23, 2016 06:15 PM

Sean Curtis

Firearm Accessories

Want to beef up your Glock 43? 4 must-have add-ons

With a few additions, the Glock 43 becomes a great defensive pistol package that is an amazing backup or pocket carry

December 21, 2015 06:46 PM

Sean Curtis

Police Products

Surefire’s 2211x light is affordable, powerful, and hands-free

The 2211x is a great, affordable light in an innovate package

November 25, 2015 02:42 PM

Sean Curtis

Why the M1A Scout Squad is the ultimate rural patrol rifle

The rifle has a battle-proven lineage and stopping power

October 24, 2015 05:27 PM

Sean Curtis

Police Products

Cold Steel’s newest blade is a modern take on a historical weapon

The Kukri, or Khukuri, was made famous by Nepalese soldiers (Gurkhas) who used the weapon in many battles ranging from the Gurkha War through WWII

September 28, 2015 02:38 PM

Sean Curtis

Tactical Medical / TEMS Products

5.11’s 84 ALS backpack: A tactical EMS tackle box

The 84 ALS can handle a significant amount of gear comfortably, and helps you find what you’re looking for, fast

August 24, 2015 07:38 PM

Sean Curtis

Tactical Medical / TEMS Products

Two first aid products every CCW citizen should have

Tactical medical products are improving constantly - if you’re going to carry, there are a few more things you should keep close

July 22, 2015 03:24 PM

Sean Curtis

10 tips for a safe, fun whitewater rafting excursion

Whether floating easily along in a Class I trip or holding on for dear life in a Class V, always wear at least a Type III personal flotation device

June 18, 2015 01:59 PM

Sean Curtis

Hexmag makes colored 30-round mag that’s custom, utilitarian

The interior components are colored on either end with the HexID Color Identification System, so shooters can check for empty chamber

May 15, 2015 02:13 PM

Sean Curtis

Product Review: Testing the feature-rich Garmin 64st GPS

Garmin uses a system called BirdsEye that allows you to utilize satellite photography as your map, giving very real detail of your surroundings

April 13, 2015 03:26 PM

Sean Curtis