Krayton Kerns

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Krayton Kerns
Member of the MontanaHouseofRepresentatives from the 58 district
In office 2007–2014

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]

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 September 20, 2012. Retrieved January 30, 2012.
2. "LAWS Detailed Information Page - HB228". Montana Legislature. Archived from the original on September 23, 2011. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
3. "HB 228 - Amending Concealed Weapons and Self-Defense Statutes - Key Vote". VoteSmart. Archived from the original on January 8, 2012. Retrieved October 24, 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. Retrieved October 24, 2012.