Pa has a requirement of photo taken by some digital deal that goes in file. Well when dealing with renewals the Sheriff has a picture of you in the file that is five years old. I say use that picture again for an additional five years and get new photo next renewal. I see no chance of someone "gaming" the system as the Sheriff earlier assured it was you who was issued permit and the Sheriff would send your renewal to address on file. Naturally run a new PICS check. Easy and all renewal process can be done by mail.

Now I agree new permit applicants do not have picture on file and may have to appear to assure they are who they say they are. But no reason not to move on renewals now. I mean only security compromise is slightly old photo that will be update next renewal.