Introduction
This article seeks to compare crime statistics between Texas Licensed to Carry (LTC) holders and non-LTC holders in regards to Injury Child/Elderly/Disabled Reckless Bodily Injury (INJ CHILD/ELDERLY/DISABLED RECKLESS BI) for 2017. INJ CHILD/ELDERLY/DISABLED RECKLESS BI generally refers to an individual recklessly causing physical injury in children, elderly, or disabled persons.
It is important to study the relationship between LTC holders and INJ CHILD/ELDERLY/DISABLED RECKLESS BI as these statistics can help provide needed insight into the safety, security, and risk associated with LTC holders.
Crime Statistics among Texas LTC Holders
The 2017 crime statistics among Texas LTC holders for INJ CHILD/ELDERLY/DISABLED RECKLESS BI showed 0 convictions. Comparatively, non-LTC holders had 127 convictions for INJ CHILD/ELDERLY/DISABLED RECKLESS BI, resulting in a 0% conviction rate for LTC holders and a 100% conviction rate for non-LTC holders.
Factors that may contribute to the difference in crime statistics between Texas LTC and non-LTC holders
There are a number of factors that may account for the difference in crime statistics between Texas LTC and non-LTC holders. These include background checks and eligibility requirements for obtaining an LTC, training and education for LTC holders, and perception of risk and responsibility among LTC holders.
Conclusion
This article has compared crime statistics between Texas LTC and non-LTC holders in regard to INJ CHILD/ELDERLY/DISABLED RECKLESS BI for 2017. Specifically, LTC holders had 0 convictions while non-LTC holders had 127 convictions, resulting in a 0% conviction rate for LTC holders and a 100% conviction rate for non-LTC holders. Several possible factors that account for the difference in crime statistics between the two groups have been discussed and include background checks and eligibility requirements for obtaining an LTC, training and education for LTC holders, and perception of risk and responsibility among LTC holders.
The findings from this article indicate that LTC holders may be law abiding citizens more likely to follow the law in comparison to non-LTC holders. As such, further research is needed to further explore and understand the relationship between LTC holders and INJ CHILD/ELDERLY/DISABLED RECKLESS BI.
