How is the 'cycle' of a stun device defined?

• A. The predetermined amount of time (usually 5 seconds) that the stun device will discharge automatically when activated
• B. The number of times the trigger can be pulled
• C. The number of probes fired
• D. The duty cycle of the battery discharge

Answer: (A)

The cycle is the fixed exposure window after activation during which the stun device will discharge. This is controlled by an internal timer and is typically around five seconds. Once that time ends, the device stops emitting pulses automatically, even if the trigger remains pressed. This design provides a predictable, safety-focused duration for each activation and helps manage heat and battery use. It’s not about how many times you can pull the trigger or how many probes are fired, and it isn’t describing the battery’s duty cycle. If you need more, you can restart another cycle by releasing and re-activating.