A police officer asks a woman who answered her door, "do you keep any weapons in the house?" The woman replied, "yes" and proceeded to bring the weapons to the officer. The weapons were illegal and the officer used the weapons as the basis for an arrest. Select the most accurate statement describing this incident.

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Even though the woman voluntarily brought the weapons to the officer, it can still be considered a seizure because she was not free to leave once the officer asked her about the weapons. However, it is not considered a search because the officer did not have to search for the weapons since the woman voluntarily handed them over. Therefore, the evidence is admissible in court.

A Police Officer Asks a Woman Who Answered Her Door