Brantly & Associates, Inc. was established in 1988 as a family business dedicated to the concept of providing professional, high quality training for the security industry. Founder Matt Brantly strives to set industry standards in training, inspired by his father’s dedication to professionalism which is reflected in his distinguished career with the Seminole County Sheriff's office. The passion to teach was reflected in his classes at the Seminole Community College Basic Police Recruit Academy. Lt. Brantly trained new recruits in firearms and self defense from 1972 to 1997.