If memory serves me correct, Bucks County’s sheriff is a virulent anti-gun jerk, and uses any excuse to confiscate lawfully carried firearms and to revoke CC permits, the law be damned.
Yep, familiar with the POS from Bucks.
I think memory serves you wrong.
Since the early 1980s I go up to the sheriff's office in Doylestown every five years to renew my concealed carry permit and it's always a cordial breeze. In fact, one time I was chatting with a deputy up there and I mentioned that Philadelphia doesn't necessarily recognize CC permits and he told me to sue the city if they ever harassed me.
I recommend to everybody in Pennsylvania: Go get your CC permits today! All you need is proof of county residency (call the sheriff and inquire about what satisfies proof of residency) and about $24. (I believe they also ask for three "references", so have the names and addresses of three friends handy.) You do not need to state any "reason" for wanting the permit (other than self defense) and you don't need to take any courses or have a hunting license or anything else. There are NO requirements other than to be 21+ and not a convicted criminal. You don't even need to own a gun.
I urge everybody in Pennsylvania to go get your CC permit today. You can fill out the form and be in and out of the sheriff's office in 20 - 30 minutes (at least, that's how it is in Bucks County), with your cc permit in your wallet. No waiting. It really is a breeze.