Entity Central Index Key Per common share effect of dilutive stock awards. Document and entity information. Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Document Type Document Type Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Small Business Entity Small Business Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding Accrued expenses and deferred revenue current. Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash And Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,943 on January 31, 2019 and $1,824 on April 30, 2018 Accounts Receivable Net Current Inventories F I F O Inventory Amount Prepaid expenses and other current assets Prepaid Expense And Other Assets Current Income tax receivable Income Taxes Receivable Total current assets Assets Current Property, plant, and equipment, net Property Plant And Equipment Net Intangibles, net Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill Goodwill Goodwill Other assets Other Assets Noncurrent Assets, Total Assets LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Liabilities And Stockholders Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities Current [Abstract] Accounts payable Accounts Payable Current Accrued expenses and deferred revenue Accrued Expenses And Deferred Revenue Current Accrued payroll and incentives Employee Related Liabilities Current Accrued income taxes Accrued Income Taxes Current Accrued profit sharing Deferred Compensation Cash Based Arrangements Liability Current Accrued warranty Product Warranty Accrual Classified Current Current portion of notes and loans payable Notes And Loans Payable Current Total current liabilities Liabilities Current Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent Notes and loans payable, net of current portion Long Term Notes And Loans Capital lease payable, net of current portion Capital Lease Obligations Noncurrent Other non-current liabilities Other Liabilities Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies Commitments And Contingencies Stockholders’ equity: Stockholders Equity [Abstract] Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding Preferred Stock Value Common stock, $.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 72,715,052 issued and 54,548,190 shares outstanding on January 31, 2019 and 72,433,705 shares issued and 54,266,843 shares outstanding on April 30, 2018 Common Stock Value Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid In Capital Common Stock Retained earnings Retained Earnings Accumulated Deficit Accumulated other comprehensive income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Treasury stock, at cost (18,166,862 shares on January 31, 2019 and April 30, 2018) Treasury Stock Value Total stockholders’ equity Stockholders Equity Liabilities and Equity, Total Liabilities And Stockholders Equity Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Current Preferred stock, par value Preferred Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share Preferred stock, shares authorized Preferred Stock Shares Authorized Preferred stock, shares issued Preferred Stock Shares Issued Preferred stock, shares outstanding Preferred Stock Shares Outstanding Common stock, par value Common Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock Shares Authorized Common stock, shares issued Common Stock Shares Issued Common stock, shares outstanding Common Stock Shares Outstanding Treasury stock, shares Treasury Stock Shares Income Statement [Abstract] Net sales Revenue From Contract With Customer Excluding Assessed Tax Cost of sales Cost Of Goods And Services Sold Gross profit Gross Profit Operating expenses: Operating Expenses [Abstract] Research and development Research And Development Expense Selling and marketing Selling And Marketing Expense General and administrative General And Administrative Expense Goodwill impairment Goodwill Impairment Loss Total operating expenses Operating Expenses Operating (loss)/income Operating Income Loss Other (expense)/income, net: Nonoperating Income Expense [Abstract] Other income/(expense), net Other Nonoperating Income Expense Interest expense, net Interest Income Expense Nonoperating Net Total other (expense)/income, net Nonoperating Income Expense (Loss)/income from operations before income taxes Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Extraordinary Items Noncontrolling Interest Income tax expense/(benefit) Income Tax Expense Benefit Net (loss)/income Net Income Loss Comprehensive (loss)/income: Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax [Abstract] Change in unrealized (loss)/income on interest rate swap Other Comprehensive Income Unrealized Gain Loss On Derivatives Arising During Period Before Tax Other comprehensive (loss)/income, before income taxes Other Comprehensive Income Loss Before Tax Portion Attributable To Parent Income tax benefit/(expense) on other comprehensive loss Other Comprehensive Income Loss Tax Portion Attributable To Parent1 Other comprehensive (loss)/income, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Portion Attributable To Parent Comprehensive (loss)/income: Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Net (loss)/income per share: Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Basic Earnings Per Share Basic Diluted Earnings Per Share Diluted Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding [Abstract] Basic Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Basic Diluted Weighted Average Number Of Diluted Shares Outstanding Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Equity Components Statement Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock Common Stock [Member] Additional Paid-In Capital Additional Paid In Capital [Member] Retained Earnings Retained Earnings [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] Treasury Stock Treasury Stock [Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Balance Balance (in shares) Treasury stock, shares Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options Stock Issued During Period Value Stock Options Exercised Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options (in shares) Stock Issued During Period Shares Stock Options Exercised Stock-based compensation Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Sharebased Compensation Requisite Service Period Recognition Value Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan Stock Issued During Period Value Employee Stock Purchase Plan Shares issued under employee stock (in shares) Stock Issued During Period Shares Employee Stock Purchase Plans Change in unrealized loss on interest rate swap, net of tax effect Other Comprehensive Income Unrealized Gain Loss On Derivatives Arising During Period Net Of Tax Impact of adoption of accounting standard updates New Accounting Pronouncement Or Change In Accounting Principle Effect Of Adoption Quantification Issuance of common stock under restricted stock unit awards, net of shares surrendered Adjustments Related To Tax Withholding For Share Based Compensation Issuance of common stock under restricted stock unit awards, net of shares surrendered (in shares) Shares Paid For Tax Withholding For Share Based Compensation Net income Balance Balance (in shares) Treasury stock, shares Provision for or recoveries of losses on accounts receivable. Increase (decrease) in deferred profit sharing. The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of expenses incurred but not yet paid and deferred revenue. Increase decrease in product warranty accrual. Statement Of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract] Net income Profit Loss Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities: Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income Loss To Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Depreciation And Amortization (Loss)/gain on sale/disposition of assets Gain Loss On Disposition Of Assets Provision for losses on notes and accounts receivable Provision For Or Recoveries Of Doubtful Accounts Deferred income taxes Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit Change in fair value of contingent consideration Business Combination Contingent Consideration Arrangements Change In Amount Of Contingent Consideration Liability1 Stock-based compensation expense Share Based Compensation Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase Decrease In Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase Decrease In Accounts Receivable Inventories Increase Decrease In Inventories Prepaid expenses and other current assets Increase Decrease In Prepaid Deferred Expense And Other Assets Income taxes Increase Decrease In Income Taxes Receivable Accounts payable Increase Decrease In Accounts Payable Accrued payroll and incentives Increase Decrease In Accrued Salaries Accrued profit sharing Increase Decrease In Deferred Profit Sharing Accrued expenses and deferred revenue Increase Decrease In Accrued Liabilities And Deferred Revenue Accrued warranty Increase Decrease In Product Warranty Accrual Other assets Increase Decrease In Other Noncurrent Assets Other non-current liabilities Increase Decrease In Other Noncurrent Liabilities Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities [Abstract] Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired Payments To Acquire Businesses Net Of Cash Acquired Payments to acquire patents and software Payments To Acquire Intangible Assets Proceeds from sale of property and equipment Proceeds From Sale Of Property Plant And Equipment Payments to acquire property and equipment Payments To Acquire Property Plant And Equipment Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities Cash flows from financing activities: Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities [Abstract] Proceeds from loans and notes payable Proceeds From Issuance Of Long Term Debt Payments on capital lease obligation Repayments Of Long Term Capital Lease Obligations Payments on notes and loans payable Repayments Of Long Term Debt Proceeds from exercise of options to acquire common stock, including employee stock purchase plan Proceeds From Issuance Of Shares Under Incentive And Share Based Compensation Plans Including Stock Options Payment of employee withholding tax related to restricted stock units Payments Related To Tax Withholding For Share Based Compensation Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents Cash Cash Equivalents Restricted Cash And Restricted Cash Equivalents Period Increase Decrease Including Exchange Rate Effect Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period Cash Cash Equivalents Restricted Cash And Restricted Cash Equivalents Including Disposal Group And Discontinued Operations Cash and cash equivalents, end of period Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information Cash paid for: Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract] Interest Interest Paid Net Income taxes Income Taxes Paid Purchases of property and equipment funded by capital lease. Supplemental Disclosure of Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities: Cash Flow Noncash Investing And Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Purchases of property and equipment included in accounts payable Capital Expenditures Incurred But Not Yet Paid Purchases of property and equipment funded by capital lease Purchases Of Property And Equipment Funded By Capital Lease Capital lease obligation Capital Lease Obligations Incurred Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract] Organization Nature Of Operations Accounting Policies [Abstract] Basis of Presentation Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Revenue Recognition [Abstract] Revenue Recognition and Contracts with Customers Revenue From Contract With Customer [Text Block] Business Combinations [Abstract] Acquisitions Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Notes, Loans Payable, and Financing Arrangements Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value Measurement Fair Value Measurement Inputs Disclosure [Text Block] Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] Inventories Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Equity [Abstract] Stockholders' Equity Stockholders Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Segment Reporting Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Interim financial information. 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Gemini Technologies, Incorporated and Bubba Blade Branded Products from Fish Tales, LLC Gemini Technologies Incorporated And Bubba Blade Branded Products From Fish Tales L L C [Member] Fair Values of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Schedule Of Business Acquisitions By Acquisition [Text Block] Identifiable Intangible Assets Acquired and Respective Weighted Average Lives Schedule Of Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Acquired As Part Of Business Combination [Text Block] Schedule of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill Schedule Of Goodwill [Text Block] Summary of Intangible Assets Schedule Of Finite Lived Intangible Assets Table [Text Block] Schedule of Future Expected Amortization Expense Scheduleof Finite Lived Intangible Assets Future Amortization Expense Table [Text Block] Summary of Inventories Schedule Of Inventory Current Table [Text Block] Reconciliation of Net Income Amounts and Weighted Average Number of Common and Common Equivalent Shares Used to Determine Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share Schedule Of Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted Table [Text Block] Share Based Compensation Stock Options Activity Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Stock Options Activity Table [Text Block] Summary of Activity for Unvested RSUs and PSUs Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Restricted Stock Units Award Activity Table [Text Block] Summary of Future Minimum Lease Payments Including All Our Capital Leases Schedule Of Future Minimum Lease Payments For Capital Leases Table [Text Block] Schedule of assets by business segment. 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Outstanding performance obligations with customers, beginning balance Revenue recognized Contract With Customer Liability Revenue Recognized Revenue deferred Contract With Customer Liability Revenue Deferred Outstanding performance obligations with customers, ending balance Percentage of unfavorable impact on gross margin. Revenue recognized Revenue deferred Outstanding performance obligation liability Revenue Remaining Performance Obligation Net increase of revenue Contract With Customer Liability Cumulative Catch Up Adjustment To Revenue Change In Measure Of Progress Percentage of unfavorable impact on gross margin Percentage Of Unfavorable Impact On Gross Margin Increase in earnings per share basic New Accounting Pronouncement Or Change In Accounting Principle Effect Of Change On Basic Earnings Per Share Increase in earnings per share diluted New Accounting Pronouncement Or Change In Accounting Principle Effect Of Change On Diluted Earnings Per Share Business combination contingent consideration payable, performance period. Schedule Of Business Acquisitions By Acquisition [Table] Schedule Of Business Acquisitions By Acquisition [Table] Gemini Technologies, Incorporated. Gemini Technologies, Incorporated Gemini Technologies Incorporated [Member] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Contingent consideration maximum payout Business Combination Contingent Consideration Arrangements Range Of Outcomes Value High Business combination, contingent consideration payable performance period Business Combination Contingent Consideration Payable Performance Period Business combination contingent consideration liability non-current Business Combination Contingent Consideration Liability Noncurrent Business combination increased in goodwill due to inventory valuation adjustments Goodwill Period Increase Decrease Business combination recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed accrued payroll. Scenario Statement Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified Scenario Unspecified [Domain] Measurement Period Adjustments Scenario Adjustment [Member] Restatement Restatement [Axis] Restatement Restatement [Domain] As Initially Reported Scenario Previously Reported [Member] Accounts receivable Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Current Assets Receivables Inventories Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Inventory Other current assets Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Current Assets Other Property, plant, and equipment Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Property Plant And Equipment Intangibles Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill Total assets acquired Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Assets Accounts payable Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Current Liabilities Accounts Payable Accrued payroll Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Accrued Payroll Other long-term liabilities Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Noncurrent Liabilities Other Total liabilities assumed Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Liabilities Net assets acquired Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired Goodwill And Liabilities Assumed Net Finite Lived Intangible Assets Net [Abstract] Schedule Of Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Asset By Major Class [Table] Schedule Of Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Asset By Major Class [Table] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class Finite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name Finite Lived Intangible Assets Major Class Name [Domain] Developed technology Developed Technology Rights [Member] Customer relationships Customer Relationships [Member] Trade names Trade Names [Member] Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Total intangible assets, gross Finite Lived Intangible Assets Gross Weighted Average Life (In years) Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets Weighted Average Useful Life Schedule Of Goodwill [Table] Schedule Of Goodwill [Table] Outdoor Products & Accessories Segment Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Line Items] Beginning Balance Adjustments Goodwill Purchase Accounting Adjustments Acquisitions Goodwill Acquired During Period Goodwill impairment Ending Balance Schedule Of Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule Of Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Patents, trademarks, and trade names Trademarks And Trade Names [Member] Backlog Order Or Production Backlog [Member] Definite lived intangible assets excluding patents in progress. Definite-lived intangible assets excluding patents in progress Definite Lived Intangible Assets Excluding Patents In Progress [Member] Patents in progress. Patents in progress Patents In Progress [Member] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Total definite-lived intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount Total definite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization Finite Lived Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization Total definite-lived intangible assets, Net Carrying Amount Finite Lived Intangible Assets Net Indefinite-lived intangible assets, Net Carrying Amount Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill Total Intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount Intangible Assets Gross Excluding Goodwill Total Intangible assets, Net Carrying Amount Amortization expense of intangible assets Amortization Of Intangible Assets Weighted-average period for amortization of intangible assets 2019 Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Remainder Of Fiscal Year 2020 Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Two 2021 Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Three 2022 Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Four 2023 Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Five Thereafter Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense After Year Five Credit facility additional borrowing capacity option to increase maximum borrowing capacity. 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Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Credit Facilities Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Variable Rate Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate Variable Rate [Domain] LIBOR Rate London Interbank Offered Rate L I B O R [Member] Derivative Instrument Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis] Derivative Contract Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Interest Rate Swap Interest Rate Swap [Member] Senior notes five point zero zero zero percent. 5.000% Senior Notes due 2018 Senior Notes Five Point Zero Zero Zero Percent [Member] Senior notes five point zero zero zero percent due on two thousand twenty. 5.000% Senior Notes due 2020 Senior Notes Five Point Zero Zero Zero Percent Due On Two Thousand Twenty [Member] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Debt Instrument Redemption Period [Axis] Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Debt Instrument Redemption Period [Domain] Debt instrument redemption scenario one. Debt Instrument Redemption Scenario One Debt Instrument Redemption Scenario One [Member] Debt instrument redemption scenario two. 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Percentage of interest rate protection on term loan Percentage Of Interest Rate Protection Percentage of floating rate debt covered Percentage Of Floating Rate Debt Covered Derivative, notional amount Derivative Notional Amount Derivative, maturity date Derivative Maturity Dates Derivative, fixed interest rate Derivative Fixed Interest Rate Debt instrument, interest rate, effective percentage Debt Instrument Interest Rate Effective Percentage Fair value of the interest rate swap asset Interest Rate Derivative Assets At Fair Value Debt instrument redemption date. Notes issued Debt Instrument Face Amount Debt instrument, interest rate Debt Instrument Interest Rate Stated Percentage Debt instrument, redemption date Debt Instrument Redemption Date Debt issuance write-off costs Write Off Of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost Redemption notice period. Notice period of senior notes Redemption Notice Period Description of redemption for senior notes Debt Instrument Redemption Description Redemption price of senior notes Debt Instrument Redemption Price Percentage Debt instrument maturity date Debt Instrument Maturity Date Percentage of consolidated net income. Senior notes indenture, number of shares allowed for repurchase Stock Repurchase Program Authorized Amount1 Senior notes indenture, maximum number of shares allowed for repurchase as a percentage of consolidated net income for previous four consecutive published fiscal quarters Percentage Of Consolidated Net Income Maximum consolidated coverage ratio. Minimum consolidated coverage ratio. Maximum consolidated coverage ratio Maximum Consolidated Coverage Ratio Minimum consolidated coverage ratio Minimum Consolidated Coverage Ratio Outstanding letters of credit Letters Of Credit Outstanding Amount Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Table] Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Table] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV Fair Value By Fair Value Hierarchy Level [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] (Level 1) Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member] Measurement Frequency Fair Value By Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency Fair Value Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value on Recurring Basis Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] Ultimate Survival Technologies Incorporation. Ultimate Survival Technologies, Inc. Ultimate Survival Technologies Incorporation [Member] Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Cash and cash equivalents Cash And Cash Equivalents Fair Value Disclosure Contingent consideration payable upon financial performance of acquired business Business Combination Contingent Consideration Liability Reduction in fair value of contingent consideration liability Finished goods Inventory Finished Goods Net Of Reserves Finished parts Inventory Raw Materials And Purchased Parts Net Of Reserves Work in process Inventory Work In Process Net Of Reserves Raw material Inventory Raw Materials Net Of Reserves Total inventories Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract] Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award [Table] Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award [Table] Plan Name Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name Plan Name [Domain] 2004 incentive stock plan. 2013 Incentive Stock Plan Incentive Stock Plan [Member] Title of Individual Title Of Individual [Axis] Relationship to Entity Title Of Individual With Relationship To Entity [Domain] Non executive employees. 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RSUs and PSUs Restricted Stock Units And Performance Stock Units [Member] Executive Officer Executive Officer [Member] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] Stock repurchase authorization Repurchase of common stock Treasury Stock Shares Acquired Basic earnings, Shares Effect of dilutive stock awards, Shares Incremental Common Shares Attributable To Share Based Payment Arrangements Diluted earnings, Shares Basic earnings, Per Share Amount Effect of dilutive stock awards, Per Share Amount Per Common Share Effect Of Dilutive Stock Awards Diluted earnings, Per Share Amount Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award award exercisable period. Number of stock option plans. Number of incentive stock option plans Number Of Stock Option Plans Period to award vested and calculate volatility rate Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award Vesting Period1 Stock option, exercisable period Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award Exercisable Period Shares Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Outstanding Roll Forward Options outstanding, beginning of year, Shares Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Outstanding Number Exercised during the period, Shares Options outstanding, end of period, Shares Weighted average remaining contractual life Sharebased Compensation Arrangement By Sharebased Payment Award Options Outstanding Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term2 Options exercisable, end of period, Shares Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Exercisable Number Weighted average remaining contractual life Sharebased Compensation Arrangement By Sharebased Payment Award Options Exercisable Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term1 Weighted-Average Exercise Price Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price Rollforward Options outstanding, beginning of year, Weighted-Average Exercise Price Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercised during period, Weighted-Average Exercise Price Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Options Exercises In Period Weighted Average Exercise Price Options outstanding, end of period, Weighted-Average Exercise Price Options exercisable, end of period, Weighted-Average Exercise Price Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price Intrinsic value of stock outstanding Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Vested And Expected To Vest Outstanding Aggregate Intrinsic Value Intrinsic value of stock exercisable Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Vested And Expected To Vest Exercisable Aggregate Intrinsic Value Stock options exercised Intrinsic value of stock exercised Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Exercises In Period Total Intrinsic Value Unrecognized compensation expense of outstanding stock options Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized Stock Options Stock-based compensation expense Allocated Share Based Compensation Expense Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award performance period. Performance period Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Performance Period Stock units, awarded Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Grants In Period Grant date fair value of vested RSUs and PSUs Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested In Period Total Fair Value Stock units, forfeited Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Forfeited In Period Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award percentage of award achieved. Share based payment award percentage of award achieved Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Percentage Of Award Achieved Stock units, vested Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested In Period Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Additional Disclosures [Abstract] Summary of activity in unvested restricted stock units and performance share units Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested Roll Forward Restricted Stock Units, RSUs and PSUs outstanding, beginning of period Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested Number Restricted Stock Units, Awarded Restricted Stock Units, Vested Restricted Stock Units, Forfeited Restricted Stock Units, RSUs and PSUs outstanding, end of period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Roll Forward Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, RSUs and PSUs outstanding, beginning of period Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Awarded Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Grants In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Forfeitures Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, RSUs and PSUs outstanding, end of period Unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested RSUs and PSUs Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized Share Based Awards Other Than Options Weighted average remaining contractual term Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized Period For Recognition1 Income Tax Contingency [Table] Income Tax Contingency [Table] Scenario, Forecast Scenario Forecast [Member] Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] U.S federal income tax rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation At Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate Tax cuts and jobs act of 2017, accounting complete. Tax reform, accounting complete Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of2017 Accounting Complete Tax cuts and jobs act of 2017, incomplete accounting, income tax expense (benefit). Income tax benefit by effect of tax reform Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of2017 Incomplete Accounting Income Tax Expense Benefit Deferred tax assets and liabilities enacted corporate federal tax rates, cash Income Tax Reconciliation Change In Enacted Tax Rate Effective income tax rate, provisions (benefit) Effective Income Tax Rate Continuing Operations Schedule of commitments and contingencies. Schedule of commitments and contingencies. Schedule Of Commitments And Contingencies [Table] Schedule Of Commitments And Contingencies [Table] Related Party Transaction Related Party Transaction [Axis] Related Party Transaction Related Party Transaction [Domain] Consolidated Entities Consolidated Entities [Axis] Consolidated Entities Consolidated Entities [Domain] Smith and Wesson Corporation. Smith & Wesson Corp Smith And Wesson Corporation [Member] Minimum Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 Accounting Standards Update201602 [Member] Lease Arrangement, Type Lease Arrangement Type [Axis] Lease Arrangement, Type Lease Arrangement Type [Domain] Logistics facility. Logistics Facility Logistics Facility [Member] Boone County, Missouri MISSOURI Schedule Of Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] Schedule Of Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] Compensatory damages sought Loss Contingency Damages Sought Value Number of product liability cases. Number of other product liability claims. Number of Product liability cases Number Of Product Liability Cases Number of Other product liability claims Number Of Other Product Liability Claims Capital lease effective interest rate. Percentage of net present value of future capital lease payments exceeding fair market value. Capital leases number of monthly installments. Capital lease expiration period. Area of leased property. Area of leased property Area Of Leased Property Capital lease agreement, building cost Capital Lease Obligations Capital lease effective interest rate Capital Lease Effective Interest Rate Percentage of net present value of future lease payments exceeding fair market value Percentage Of Net Present Value Of Future Capital Lease Payments Exceeding Fair Market Value Short-term capital lease Capital Lease Obligations Current Long-term capital lease Capital leases number of monthly installments Capital Leases Number Of Monthly Installments Capital leases expiration period Capital Lease Expiration Period Lease liability Finance Lease Liability Right of use asset Finance Lease Right Of Use Asset Capital Lease Obligation, 2019 Capital Leases Future Minimum Payments Remainder Of Fiscal Year Capital Lease Obligation, 2020 Capital Leases Future Minimum Payments Due In Two Years Capital Lease Obligation, 2021 Capital Leases Future Minimum Payments Due In Three Years Capital Lease Obligation, 2022 Capital Leases Future Minimum Payments Due In Four Years Capital Lease Obligation, 2023 Capital Leases Future Minimum Payments Due In Five Years Capital Lease Obligation, Thereafter Capital Leases Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter Capital Lease Obligation, Total future minimum lease payments Capital Leases Future Minimum Payments Due Capital Lease Obligation, Less amounts representing interest Capital Leases Future Minimum Payments Interest Included In Payments Capital Lease Obligation, Present value of minimum lease payments Capital Leases Future Minimum Payments Present Value Of Net Minimum Payments Capital Lease Obligation, Less current maturities of capital lease Capital Lease Obligation, Long-term maturities of capital lease Expected restructuring charges Restructuring And Related Cost Expected Cost1 Transition costs Restructuring Charges Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table] Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Number of reportable segments Total assets Consolidation Items Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items Consolidation Items [Domain] Intersegment Eliminations Intersegment Elimination [Member] Operating Segments Operating Segments [Member] Corporate Corporate Non Segment [Member] Total net sales Gross margin Operating income/(loss) Income tax expense/(benefit)