I think it is a logical question with a two part answer.
Short term: No
Long Term: Maybe. If people pull money out of the market and invest in machine guns it will raise the number of transfers. More transfers with a fixed number of examiners means longer wait times.
I agree with Corey I was tired of seeing my 401k keep Loosing dollars so I said let's roll the dice and get a couple mg with some of that dollar for 401. I know that stock market is down and price of toys somewhat follow stock market but the 8.5k I bought my m16 seems cheap now.