| Document and Entity Information | 12 Months Ended |
| Apr. 30, 2024 | |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Registrant Name | American Outdoor Brands, Inc. |
| Document Type | PRE 14A |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Central Index Key | 0001808997 |
| Award Timing Disclosure | 12 Months Ended |
| Apr. 30, 2024 | |
| Award Timing Disclosures [Line Items] | |
| Award Timing MNPI Disclosure | Company Policy Related to the Grant of Certain Equity Awards Close in Time to the Release of Material Nonpublic Information We do not grant stock options, SARs, or similar option-like instruments to our named executive officers or other employees or service providers. If in the future we anticipate granting stock options, SARs, or similar option-like instruments, we will establish a policy regarding how the Board determines when to grant such awards and how the Board or compensation committee will take material nonpublic information into account when determining the timing and terms of such awards. |
| Insider Trading Policies and Procedures | 12 Months Ended |
| Apr. 30, 2024 | |
| Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items] | |
| Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted | true |
