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Batteries and Charging

How often should I recharge my flashlight or stun gun?

We recommend that your flashlight or stun gun be recharged about 1-3 times per month, depending on how often it's used. You should charge it at least once monthly to ensure that it's charged in the even you need to use the stun feature.

How long should I recharge my flashlight or stun gun?

Charge time will vary by product, but the average time needed for the first charge is 6-10 hours. After the initial charge, the average time needed for a full charge is 2-4 hours.

Should the charging light on my stun gun turn off or green when it's finished charging?

The LED charging indicator will turn ON/red when the unit is plugged in, and the indicator will remain ON/red to indicate a successful charge, even after a successful charge is complete. Models may vary by charging functions and your manual will list

Will my flashlight or stun gun overcharge?

Many Guard Dog Security products are equipped with an overcharge prevention mechanism. This feature prevents the product from malfunctioning due to prolonged charging after the battery is full. However, to increase the life of your product, we recomm

What kind of battery does my flashlight or stun gun use?

Our rechargeable flashlight stun guns are equipped with either a built-in or removable rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Specific Battery types vary by product and can be found in the product details. To view all of our stun gun options, you can visi

Can I use other rechargeable batteries in my flashlight or stun gun?

We recommend that you only use the original batteries that were provided with your product. The product has been tested with these and inserting non-authorized batteries will void your Lifetime Warranty.If your product takes external batteries, you m

Do I have a Lifetime Warranty on my battery as well?

Our rechargeable batteries are covered by our warranty for one year, not including lifecycle usage and normal wear and tear. If your device uses external batteries, additional batteries can be purchased here.

The battery I received, is not the same color as the one on the website.

No worries, sometimes replacement batteries will vary in color, depending on inventory. They may arrive in a variety of colors. The image on our website is a standard battery, but as long as your battery says it is model 18650 3.7 V, it will work. If