What is the definition of a cycle in this context?

• A. The predetermined amount of time (usually 5 seconds) that a stun device will discharge automatically when activated.
• B. The battery life of the device
• C. The distance the darts travel
• D. The number of times the device can discharge before reload

Answer: (A)

A cycle is the fixed duration of a single discharge during one activation of a stun device. When you trigger the device, it will deliver its electrical output for a set period—typically around five seconds—and then stop automatically. This keeps the exposure controlled and predictable, preventing continuous firing. It’s not about how long the battery lasts, how far the darts travel, or how many discharges are possible before reload; those describe duration, range, or total uses, not the length of one activation.