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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000950170-25-063890
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20250501
FILED AS OF DATE:		20250505
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20250505

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			McPherson Deana L
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001505810
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-31552
		FILM NUMBER:		25914868

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2100 ROOSEVELT AVENUE
		CITY:			SPRINGFIELD
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			01104

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001092796
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ORDNANCE & ACCESSORIES, (NO VEHICLES/GUIDED MISSILES) [3480]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	04 Manufacturing
		EIN:				870543688
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NV
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0430

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1852 PROFFITT SPRINGS ROAD
		CITY:			MARYVILLE
		STATE:			TN
		ZIP:			37801
		BUSINESS PHONE:		844-363-5386

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1852 PROFFITT SPRINGS ROAD
		CITY:			MARYVILLE
		STATE:			TN
		ZIP:			37801

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	AMERICAN OUTDOOR BRANDS CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20170118

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	AMERICAN OUTDOOR BRANDS CORPORATON
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20170103

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	SMITH & WESSON HOLDING CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20020315
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        <footnote id="F1">One quarter of the restricted stock units shall vest on each of the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of the date of grant. Shares, net of tax withholding, will be delivered on each applicable vesting date.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">Includes 452 shares acquired under the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan on September 30, 2024 and 599 shares acquired under the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan on March 31, 2025.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">Represents shares of common stock withheld by the Issuer to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations associated with the vesting of restricted stock units.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F4">Each performance right represents a contingent right to recieve one share of the Issuer's common stock. The performance rights vest based on achievement of certain target performance of the Issuer's stock price over a three year period. The number represents the maximum number of shares that may be delivered pursuant to the award.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F5">Each performance right represents a contingent right to recieve one share of the Issuer's common stock. The performance rights vest based on achievement of certain target performance of the Issuer's stock price over a three-year period. The number represents the maximum number of shares that may be delivered pursuant to the award.</footnote>
    </footnotes>

    <remarks>The reporting person is Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Assistant Secretary.</remarks>

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        <signatureName>/s/ Deana L McPherson</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2025-05-05</signatureDate>
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