Why are the marines more restricted in the possession of firearms than the average 18-year-old? Because marines know how to use firearms well. The people making the rules and laws are *afraid of marines and other militery who have been trained in weapons' use.* The politicians are afraid of you. The police are afraid of you. Because you know what to do with a hand gun and a rifle. You scare the living shit out of them, especially if you are white.