There have been some recent threads on P-F from new members about which gun to carry, or which pistol action is better. Later in the thread after being asked, the original poster says he has had no formal training. I seem to have this conversation frequently at a range I shoot at. People with no formal training want to know what gun for home defense, or which caliber, or which Glock trigger is best.
When I ask if they've ever had formal training, I usually get "no, but..."
1. "No but... the guy that owns the range I shoot on was in Vietnam".
2. "No but... my uncle is a sheriff"
3. "No but... I've been hunting since I was 12"
4. "No but... my buddies and I do drills we see on YouTube out in the desert"
Am I encouraging bad behavior by talking about trigger mods or which Glock Gen is better with people who would probably be better served investing that time and brain power into seeking out professional instruction? Or should I just quit being Capt. Buzzkill and tell them how yes, I like the TTI connector better than the Ghost connector?