| Cover | Mar. 29, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | Gulf West Security Network, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001592603 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 29, 2022 |
| Entity File Number | 000-55805 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | NV |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 82-2908492 |
| Entity Address Address Line 1 | 2851 Johnson Street |
| Entity Address Address Line 2 | Unit 194 |
| Entity Address City Or Town | Lafayette |
| Entity Address State Or Province | LA |
| Entity Address Postal Zip Code | 70503 |
| City Area Code | 337 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Local Phone Number | 210-8790 |
