Does the Presence of a Licensed Firearm Create A Threat to Officer Safety Justifying a Search?

No, says the Indiana Court of Appeals in Washington v. State. Correct, I think: The Supreme Court has repeatedly said that the standard for a Terry frisk is whether the officer reasonably suspects the person is “armed and dangerous.” “Armed” alone shouldn’t be enough, although of course in many cases the two will go together.

Thanks to FourthAmendment.com for the link.