Introduction
This article aims to compare the crime statistics between Texas Licensed to Carry (LTC) holders and non-LTC holders for Terroristic Threats Causing Pecuniary Loss of $150 or greater in 2017. Such comparison is necessary to understand the relationship between LTC holders and crime statistics.
Crime Statistics among Texas LTC Holders
The crime statistics among Texas LTC holders for Terroristic Threats Causing Pecuniary Loss of $150 or greater in 2017 were 0 convictions. In comparison, the crime statistics among non-LTC holders for the same crime were 5 convictions. This shows that LTC holders were 0% likely to commit the crime while non-LTC holders were 100% likely to commit the crime.
Factors that may Contribute to the Difference in Crime Statistics between Texas LTC and Non-LTC Holders
Some factors that may contribute to the difference in crime statistics between Texas LTC and non-LTC holders include background checks and eligibility requirements to obtain an LTC, training and education for LTC holders, and perception of risk and responsibility among LTC holders.
Conclusion
In conclusion, this article compared the crime statistics between Texas Licensed to Carry (LTC) holders and non-LTC holders for Terroristic Threats Causing Pecuniary Loss of $150 or greater in 2017. The statistics showed that LTC holders were 0% likely to commit the said crime while non-LTC holders were 100% likely to commit the crime. Factors that may have contributed to this discrepancy include background checks and eligibility requirements to obtain an LTC, training and education for LTC holders, and perception of risk and responsibility among LTC holders. These findings have implications for the group with the higher percentage of criminal activity.
