Comparing Crime Statistics of Texas LTC and Non-LTC Holders
This article seeks to compare the crime statistics of Texas Licensed to Carry (LTC) and non-LTC holders for ASSAULT FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD MEMBER PREV CONV IA in 2019. ASSAULT FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD MEMBER PREV CONV IA is defined as an act of physical violence or threat of physical violence against an individual within the same family or household with whom the individual has had a prior conviction.
It is important to study the relationship between LTC holders and crime statistics in order to understand the potential impacts of the possession of a firearm and its role in the prevention or perpetration of crime.
Crime Statistics among Texas LTC Holders
In 2019, there were 0 convictions for ASSAULT FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD MEMBER PREV CONV IA among Texas LTC holders, compared to 1967 convictions among non-LTC holders. This represents a 0% conviction rate among LTC holders, compared to a 100% conviction rate among non-LTC holders.
Factors that May Contribute to the Difference in Crime Statistics between Texas LTC and Non-LTC Holders
There are a few factors that 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.
- Perception of risk and responsibility among LTC holders.
Conclusion
In conclusion, this article has examined the crime statistics of Texas LTC and non-LTC holders for ASSAULT FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD MEMBER PREV CONV IA in 2019. There were 0 convictions among Texas LTC holders in 2019, compared to 1967 convictions among non-LTC holders. This represents a 0% conviction rate among LTC holders, compared to a 100% conviction rate among non-LTC holders. Factors such as background checks and eligibility requirements for obtaining an LTC, training and education for LTC holders, and perception of risk and responsibility among LTC holders may have contributed to this difference.
The findings of this article suggest that LTC holders are more likely to be law-abiding citizens than non-LTC holders. It is therefore important for law enforcement, policy makers, and other decision makers to consider the implications of these findings when creating gun policies.
