Let me first say that the guy broke the law, and whether out of stupidity or intent, he should be held accountable, and I won't gloat regardless of what happens as a result. That probably defines me as a "nutter" in some circles, but so be it.
Before this thread deteriorates to Jet Blast level let me inject some recent facts for the gun-hating ideologues...not that facts always matter to blind ideologues on either side of the argument.
What Happened to Chicago’s Murder Rate After Illinois Upheld Concealed Carry and Why it Matters
For what its worth, I have been transporting firearms legally into and out of Canada for years with the proper paperwork and government fees, and the US government could care less when leaving or returning with said firearms.