Then let’s toss this wrinkle in. Let’s say the detainee was OPEN carrying, as is my personal habit. Would you conclude then that a police officer has the unilateral right to detain and disarm me? For his safety? It’s not as if there is any question about my being armed.
Since you threw in only one wrinkle ...
If they suspect you of a crime they have the right to detain you and in that case disarm you if they fear for their safety.
Then let’s toss this wrinkle in. Let’s say the detainee was OPEN carrying, as is my personal habit. Would you conclude then that a police officer has the unilateral right to detain and disarm me? For his safety? It’s not as if there is any question about my being armed.
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I would reach the same decision. I do so because when there is a “confrontational” situation involving a possible criminal violation, I must err on the side of the sworn officer and the need to maintain order until the basis for the detention is either confirmed or dispelled. If the reason for the detention is dispelled, the citizen gets his/her firearm back.