Comparing Crime Statistics between Texas LTC and non-LTC Holders for Capital Murder by Terror Threat/Other Felon in 2018
This article seeks to compare crime statistics between Texas License To Carry (LTC) holders and non-LTC holders for Capital Murder by Terror Threat/Other Felon in 2018. Capital Murder by Terror Threat/Other Felon is defined as the intentional infliction of injury that resulted in death and was committed against a person other than the defendant while in the commission of another felony such as robbery, burglary, arson, kidnapping, sexual assault, or aggravated assault. In order to better understand the social and legal implications of gun ownership, it is important to study the relationship between LTC holders and crime statistics.
Crime Statistics among Texas LTC Holders
In 2018, there were two convictions of Capital Murder by Terror Threat/Other Felon among Texas LTC holders, representing 0%. In contrast, there were sixty convictions of Capital Murder by Terror Threat/Other Felon among non-LTC holders, representing 100%.
Factors that May Contribute to the Difference in Crime Statistics between Texas LTC and non-LTC Holders
Several factors may contribute to 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 the perception of risk and responsibility among LTC holders.
Conclusion
In conclusion, this article compared crime statistics between Texas LTC and non-LTC holders for Capital Murder by Terror Threat/Other Felon in 2018. The results revealed that there were two convictions of Capital Murder by Terror Threat/Other Felon among Texas LTC holders, representing 0%, and sixty convictions of Capital Murder by Terror Threat/Other Felon among non-LTC holders, representing 100%. Factors such as background checks and eligibility requirements for obtaining an LTC, training and education for LTC holders, and the perception of risk and responsibility among LTC holders may have contributed to the difference in crime statistics between Texas LTC and non-LTC holders. The findings of this article imply that law-abiding citizens are more likely to possess an LTC than those who are not.
