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

Tactics, tips and gear for avalanche safety and survival

If you operate in an area where avalanches are possible, you owe it to yourself to be educated on survival methods

March 12, 2015 01:17 PM

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Going the distance: 8 lighters take the high altitude challenge

In a survival situation, fire is critical; you need redundant sources of fire to ensure at least one works in any environment

February 11, 2015 04:33 PM

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Combating atavism: 5 steps for the modern warrior

Some would contend that our penchant, our familiarity, and our affinity with violence marks modern-day warriors as atavists — but ours is a higher purpose: to save lives

January 15, 2015 07:58 PM

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A small gun for big hands: Testing the Glock 42

I had a couple feeding problems but began to come to a realization: my hands were a huge part of the problem!

December 18, 2014 07:50 PM

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7 handy fire-starter solutions and products

The stronger your bush-craft skills, the less you need going into the woods. For the rest of us, there are these products to help

November 11, 2014 05:53 PM

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Build a roaring fire every time with the rule of 3

Of all the survival skills, fire building is one of the most important, and you can easily remember how to with the rule of threes

November 11, 2014 02:05 PM

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4 tactical considerations for the suited operator

With some mental tailoring and gear selection, you can not only survive the transition to a suited operator, you can thrive in it

October 28, 2014 09:25 AM

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8 products to keep your extremities dry, warm, and working in winter

September 29, 2014 01:01 PM

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3 steps for gearing up for extreme winter weather

What your layers do and what they are made of are also key factors to ensure you maintain good core temperature in even the most extreme conditions

September 29, 2014 11:32 AM

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9 hunting survival tips from a Search and Rescue pro

Hunting, hiking, and climbing require the right mindset and the proper gear; here are some tips to get you home safe - no matter the adventure

July 21, 2014 07:18 AM

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