An officer lawfully pulls over a vehicle for a traffic violation. As the officer approaches, they see a handgun partially concealed under the passenger seat through the open window. Under the 'plain view' doctrine, what is the officer legally permitted to do?
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A
Immediately arrest the driver for a weapons violation without further investigation.
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B
Seize the firearm without a warrant because it is evidence of a potential crime observed from a lawful vantage point.
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C
Search the entire vehicle, including the trunk, for additional contraband.
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D
Order the occupants out of the car and wait for a search warrant before touching the weapon.