I know what you mean, and more chances of a charge being laid with a TO cop or Sauga cop, but one out in god's country have better smarts and would not more than likely even bat an eye....here in the city, they would probably shoot you first anyways.....
I was pulled over on my way to my range, never was I asked about the ammo in plain sight in my vehicle or the firearms I was transporting, even after I told him that I do have firearms with me and I am on my way to the range.....on Hwy10 just before Orangeville, see what I mean...
Cops throw a crap load of charges at you and hope and pray something will stick....
That is why I dont mind going the extra step just to be safe, I would be driving through both Mississauga and Toronto...
And I hear the argument all the time about "that charge will never stick" but when your dealing with a criminal code charge, since you cant represent yourself and have to dish out lots of money for a lawyer. Just getting charged is a loss in itself, of money and time...So Id rather try my best to avoid that with a $20 box and a $5 lock