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Organization - Additional Information (Detail) | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2017 Segment
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items] |
Former company name | Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation
Number of reportable segments | 2
Firearms Segment |
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items] |
Number of reportable segments | 1
Outdoor Products & Accessories Segment |
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items] |
Number of reportable segments | 1

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