“but to grab a lawful weapon without first asking for permission would be no different that the cop dragging a driver out of their car and then proceeding to “inspect” the car’s interior without a warrant.”
And if you go for your weapon while the cop is ‘illegally inspecting’ your car, the situation WILL escalate!
Correct. BUT the cop is still required to ASK if you are in possession of a concealed weapon and where is it located in your car. The cop is not authorized to grab it. Yes, if you suddenly brandish or go for the concealed weapon you could very well become shot.
That being said, it still does not excuse nor authorize this cop grabbing a legal open carry weapon, which is as stupid on the cop’s part as your concealed brandish example.