Introduction
This article examines the crime statistics of Texas License to Carry (LTC) holders compared to non-LTC holders for Unlawful Possession of Firearm Family/Household/Court Order (UNL POSS FIREARM FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD/COURT ORD) for 2019. We will explain why this comparison is important and examine any factors which may be contributing to the differences in reported crime statistics.
Crime Statistics among Texas LTC Holders
For the crime of UNL POSS FIREARM FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD/COURT ORD in 2019, Texas LTC holders had 0 convictions while non-LTC holders had 2 convictions. This means that Texas LTC holders had 0% convictions while non-LTC holders had 100% convictions for this crime.
Factors That May Contribute to the Difference in Crime Statistics Between Texas LTC and Non-LTC Holders
When comparing crime statistics between Texas LTC and non-LTC holders, there are several potential factors which can contribute to the difference in reported crime statistics. 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
This article has examined the crime statistics of Texas License to Carry and non-LTC holders for Unlawful Possession of Firearm Family/Household/Court Order for 2019. The data shows that Texas LTC holders had 0% convictions for this crime, while non-LTC holders had 100% convictions. We discussed potential factors which could be contributing to this difference in crime statistics, 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. These findings imply that LTC holders are more likely to be law abiding citizens than non-LTC holders.
