So, what else is new??
You guys who especially participate in competition accross state or city lines, or air-space boundries must already have been aware of such dangers and risks you face for simply trying to mind your own business while transporting your guns to and from your destination. Some of the worst cases have especially been reported to occur durng airline stop-overs/ transfers when guns inadvertently end up at terminals in major hub cities like NYC, Chicage, or etc.
Much of the time IF you are willing to go through the time and trouble to get your firearms back, the guns will often be returned to you in bad condition. I shutter to think how my mint condition 1972 West German Weatherby would look after a trip in the trunk of a squad car, and a 2 1/2 year stay at the police precint and "evidence" locker.