Document And Entity Information
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3 Months Ended | |
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Apr. 01, 2012
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May 01, 2012
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Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | ||
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Document Period End Date | Apr. 01, 2012 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q1 | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2012 | |
Entity Registrant Name | NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES INC | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000080172 | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
Entity Filer Category | Accelerated Filer | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 6,882,058 |