Introduction
This article seeks to compare the crime statistics of Texas Licensed to Carry (LTC) holders to those of non-LTC holders in 2019 for Injury to a Child/Elderly/Disabled with Intent to Suffer Serious Bodily Injury/Mental Anguish. INJ CHILD/ELDERLY/DISABLED W/INT SBI/MENTAL is a crime that covers a variety of offenses, including but not limited to, assault with a deadly weapon, abuse, neglect or exploitation of a child, elderly, or disabled person, and failure to provide for a child, elderly, or disabled person. It is important to study the relationship between LTC holders and crime statistics as it can provide insight into the impact of LTCs on public safety and on the potential for restoring Second Amendment rights.
Crime Statistics Among Texas LTC Holders
In 2019, there were two convictions among Texas LTC holders for INJ CHILD/ELDERLY/DISABLED W/INT SBI/MENTAL, resulting in a percentage of 2%. The percentage of non-LTC holders convicted of the same crime in the same year was 91%.
Factors That May Contribute To the Difference in Crime Statistics Between Texas LTC and Non-LTC Holders
There are a few factors that may be contributing to the lower rate of convictions among Texas LTC holders compared to non-LTC holders. These include background checks and eligibility requirements for obtaining an LTC, the training and education required for LTC holders, and the perception of risk and responsibility among LTC holders.
Background checks and eligibility requirements for obtaining an LTC are in place to ensure that only responsible and law-abiding citizens are able to gain access to and use firearms. Training and education for LTC holders include classes on firearms safety, legal requirements and prohibitions, and proper storage and handling of firearms. This helps to ensure that LTC holders understand the law and their responsibilities when using firearms. Finally, LTC holders may perceive a greater risk and responsibility to behave in a law-abiding manner when using firearms due to their training, the background check process, and their knowledge of the legal requirements.
Conclusion
This article sought to compare the crime statistics of Texas Licensed to Carry (LTC) holders to those of non-LTC holders in 2019 for Injury to a Child/Elderly/Disabled with Intent to Suffer Serious Bodily Injury/Mental Anguish. The crime statistics showed that in 2019, 2% of LTC holders were convicted of INJ CHILD/ELDERLY/DISABLED W/INT SBI/MENTAL compared to 91% of non-LTC holders. This difference may be attributed to background checks and eligibility requirements for obtaining an LTC, the training and education required for LTC holders, and the perception of risk and responsibility among LTC holders. The findings of this article have implications for the understanding of the impact of firearm ownership on public safety and for the potential for restoring Second Amendment rights.
