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Stopped persons - frisking
ORS > Procedural Statutes > Arrest & Detention > 131.625
(1) a peace officer may frisk a stopped person for dangerous or deadly weapons if the officer reasonably suspects that the person is armed & dangerous to the officer or other persons present. [See Terry stop case law]
(2) if, during the frisk, the peace officer feels an object which they reasonably suspect is a dangerous or deadly weapon, then they may take such action as is reasonably necessary to take possession of the weapon
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