of nudity and the piercing process. In some countries it was considered obscene, and confiscated by postal customs officials. It ceased publication in 1997 when Jim Ward sold Gauntlet. (Gauntlet failed under its new owner and closed in 1998.) References External links Cover of the first issue of PFIQ, October 1977 "The World’s First Piercing Magazine", a history of PFIQ written by Jim Ward Lifestyle magazines published in the United States Body piercing Defunct magazines published in the United States Magazines established in 1977 Magazines disestablished in 1997 Magazines published in Los Angeles