Tom -
Despite what the news claims, folks are just buying guns (and shooting, and taking classes) at record numbers, and they're not doing it over some sort of political hand-wringing. They're just getting into the hobby, which is great.
I believe what you said is true for your area but I can tell you when I go to the range I hear lots of wild stuff and it has everything to do with the uh um thing happening in November.... I leave it at that..