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Try it.
No, seriously, try it.
Go in, tell them you're a first-time gun buyer, and try to walk out without receiving basic safety training, referrals and/or invites to ranges and practical training.
It is theoretically possible to buy a gun with absolutely no experience or training. But, you would have to go in to the process with some sort of malicious intent, even if that intent is just to cast FUD on the purchasing process.
The last 2 guns I bought:
Big box store, rifle: Show my ID, walk out with my rifle. The person didn't mention any training at all though we did bullshit about guns the entire time and it's a big box store so they just didn't care.
Small local shop, handgun: Looked at the case, found the one I wanted, handle it, confirm I want to purchase it. They take my ID and run it through some sort of crime database confirming I'm not a violent felon. I walk out with my gun 30 minutes later. I truly don't remember them mentioning training or safety or even ranges.
Your first paragraph checks out, but it's absolutely possible to buy a gun with no training or experience but that may depend on your state combined with the type of firearm you are getting.
I am not sure where you are getting that "theoretical" bit. It's not theory.
It generally only gets a bit more difficult when you want a concealed carry license.
In theory, you can purchase a gun with no training whatsoever. In practice, you'll have a tough time avoiding the bare minimum safe handling instruction the seller is going to give you. Upon receiving that instruction, you can't really say you have had "no training" whatsoever.
Looking at it another way: I don't personally know anyone over the age of 6 who has never received any sort of training on safe gun handling. In Theory, such people exist and can suddenly decide to buy a gun on a whim with zero research or experience. In practice, not so much.
Some people I have worked with at big box stores don't give two shits and they could probably use a bit more training themselves.
You are correct about the people at my range though. We can spot someone easily who has no training and has never been around a firearm. (It's a private range, and all of us are basically the "range master".) We kinda go out of our way to ensure range safety and provide education regardless if we were asked for it or not.
Also yes, I have known people that have zero training or experience that have bought a firearms with no questions asked and no advice given. It's a thing, unfortunately. When stupid people do stupid things, they tend to migrate to places that are equally as stupid that will sell them a firearm regardless as long as a background check clears.
While I do have appreciation for your specific wording, I just have seen a ton of stupid shit, s'all.