Krayton Kerns

Krayton D. Kerns (born April 26, 1957 in Sheridan, Wyoming) is a Republican former member of the Montana Legislature. In 2007 he was elected to House District 58 which represents a part of the Yellowstone County area.[1]

Krayton Kerns
Member of the Montana House of Representatives
from the 58 district
In office
2007–2014
Preceded byEmelie K Eaton (D)
Succeeded bySeth Berglee (R)
Personal details
Born (1957-04-26) April 26, 1957
Sheridan, Wyoming
Political partyRepublican
Alma materUniversity of Wyoming
Colorado State University
Committees
  • Agriculture
  • Judiciary

In 2009 he successfully sponsored House Bill 228,[2][3] a controversial castle doctrine bill supported by the National Rifle Association of America, which, among others, allows a person at home to use deadly force in the face of any perceived threat.[4]

References

  1. Montana Legislature. "Krayton Kerns". Archived from the original on 20 September 2012. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  2. "LAWS Detailed Information Page - HB228". Montana Legislature. Archived from the original on 23 September 2011. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  3. "HB 228 - Amending Concealed Weapons and Self-Defense Statutes - Key Vote". VoteSmart. Archived from the original on January 8, 2012.
  4. Tristan Scott (October 11, 2012). "Kalispell shooting victim's family shocked by 'castle doctrine'". Billings Gazette. Archived from the original on October 13, 2012.


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