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 | |
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Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 58 district | |
In office 2007–2014 | |
Preceded by | Emelie K Eaton (D) |
Succeeded by | Seth Berglee (R) |
Personal details | |
Born | Sheridan, Wyoming | April 26, 1957
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | University of Wyoming Colorado State University |
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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
edit- ^ Montana Legislature. "Krayton Kerns". Archived from the original on 20 September 2012. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
- ^ "LAWS Detailed Information Page - HB228". Montana Legislature. Archived from the original on 23 September 2011. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ "HB 228 - Amending Concealed Weapons and Self-Defense Statutes - Key Vote". VoteSmart. Archived from the original on January 8, 2012.
- ^ Tristan Scott (October 11, 2012). "Kalispell shooting victim's family shocked by 'castle doctrine'". Billings Gazette. Archived from the original on October 13, 2012.