2020 LTC/Non-LTC Convictions: INJ CHILD/ELDERLY/DISABLED RECKLESS BI/MENTAL

Introduction

The purpose of this article is to compare the crime statistics of Texas License to Carry (LTC) holders and those who do not have an LTC in regards to Injury to a Child, Elderly or Disabled Individual, or Reckless Injury or Mental Impairment as defined by Texas Penal Code, Section 22.01, in 2020. It is important to consider the relationship between gun ownership and violent crime as the United States continues to debate the regulation of firearms.

Crime Statistics Among Texas LTC Holders

For Injury to a Child, Elderly or Disabled Individual, or Reckless Injury or Mental Impairment, no convictions were reported among Texas LTC holders in 2020, compared to 32 convictions among those without an LTC. This results in a difference of 0% for LTC holders and 100% for non-LTC holders.

Factors that may Contribute to the Difference in Crime Statistics Between Texas LTC and Non-LTC Holders

Three potential factors that may explain the difference in crime statistics 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 2020, Texas LTC holders reported no convictions for Injury to a Child, Elderly or Disabled Individual, or Reckless Injury or Mental Impairment while non-LTC holders reported 32 convictions in the same category. These results suggest that the background checks and eligibility requirements for obtaining an LTC, along with the training and education for LTC holders, create a perception of risk and responsibility that may lead to fewer convictions among LTC holders compared to their non-LTC peers.

Copyright © 2024 Carry Texas. All Rights Reserved.

Main Menu