v3.22.2.2
Document and Entity Information - shares
 9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2022
Oct. 17, 2022
Cover [Abstract]    
Entity Central Index Key 0000095029  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2022  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Transition Report false  
Document Period End Date Oct. 01, 2022  
Entity File Number 1-10435  
Entity Registrant Name STURM, RUGER & COMPANY, INC.  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity Tax Identification Number 06-0633559  
Entity Address, Address Line One One Lacey Place  
Entity Address, City or Town Southport  
Entity Address, State or Province CT  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 06890  
City Area Code (203)  
Local Phone Number 259-7843  
Security 12b Title Common Stock, $1 par value  
Trading Symbol RGR  
Name of Exchange on which Security is Registered NYSE  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   17,666,534