| Document and Entity Information | Dec. 15, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | American Outdoor Brands, Inc. |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001808997 |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 15, 2020 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Entity File Number | 001-39366 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 84-4630928 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1800 North Route Z |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Columbia |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MO |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 65202 |
| City Area Code | (800) |
| Local Phone Number | 338-9585 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | true |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, Par Value $0.001 per Share |
| Trading Symbol | AOUT |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
