Introduction
The purpose of this article is to compare crime statistics between Texas License To Carry (LTC) holders and non-LTC holders for Assault Against Elderly or Disabled Individual in the year 2020. Assault Against Elderly or Disabled Individual is defined as intentionally causing physical harm or injury to an elderly or disabled individual. It is important to study the relationship between the possession of an LTC and crime statistics, as the two groups may or may not have statistically significant differences in their respective crime rates.
Crime Statistics Among Texas LTC holders
For Assault Against Elderly or Disabled Individual in 2020, Texas LTC holders had 0 convictions, while non-LTC holders had 26 convictions. This suggests that non-LTC holders are statistically more likely to commit a crime than LTC holders, though the rate of criminal convictions between the two groups is not overwhelmingly disparate.
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. Background checks and eligibility requirements for obtaining an LTC are rigorous, and include training and education for LTC holders. Additionally, LTC holders may feel more responsible for their actions because of the process to obtain their license, as well as the perception of risk materializing from carrying firearms.
Conclusion
In conclusion, this article compared crime statistics between Texas LTC and non-LTC holders for Assault Against Elderly or Disabled Individual in 2020. Non-LTC holders had a significantly higher percentage of criminal convictions, with 26 convictions (100%) compared to 0 convictions (0%) among LTC holders, suggesting that LTC holders may be more likely to be law-abiding citizens.
This finding could be attributed to background checks and eligibility requirements for obtaining an LTC, as well as the training and education requirements, and the perception of risk and responsibility associated with LTC holders.
