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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 (age 67)
Sheridan, Wyoming
Political partyRepublican
Alma materUniversity of Wyoming
Colorado State University
Committees
  • Agriculture
  • Judiciary

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

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  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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Matt Regier (R)
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Rhonda Knudsen (R)
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