The World's First Piercing Magazine

Gauntlet published the world's first piercing magazine Piercing Fans International Quarterly (PFIQ) beginning with issue one in October of 1977. Over the next 20 years a total of 50 issues were published. Issue #51 was nearing completion when Gauntlet went into bankruptcy.

One of our main goals is reprint these historic publications in specially bound editions with additional commentary by publisher and Gauntlet founder Jim Ward. That is one reason we are asking for your support. Please help us make this dream a reality.

Credit card and PayPal accounts have been established for re:Ward Inc. This provides a mechanism for your donations to Gauntlet Enterprises. Checks or Money Orders may be sent to the address below. Please be aware that donations are not tax deductible.

As our way of saying thanks, please download a complimentary PDF of the historic first issue of PFIQ. (6.5MB—requires Acrobat Reader) Thank you for your support!