Despite “lead” being Michigan's unofficial state metal, a new report finds the Great Lake State is the safest place in America.

According to Thrillist, a travel and dining website, people can feel safe about taking the family on vacation in Michigan. The website ranked all 50 states, even though the study is not exactly scientific. There really is no rhyme or reason as to why they selected Michigan as the safest state in the nation…just a courtesy, we’re assuming. But hey, we’ll take it... after all, it beats the FBI’s annual data, which ranks one particular Michigan municipality the “murder capital” of the United States.

The two writers responsible for awarding Michigan this small victory, Kevin Alexander and Matt Lynch, deserve a lot of credit for their reasons behind letting the world know that you don’t need a bullet proof vest to visit this beautiful state.

"Far too much of the Michigan narrative centers on Detroit and its many issues," the authors wrote. "The Motor City's become a scrappily rising underdog you can't help but root for, but Michigan's greatest strengths lie in the state as a whole.

"Did you know Michigan has more coastline than any state other than Alaska? Did you know it has such an embarrassment of beer riches that you can easily hit Bell's and Founders in the same afternoon? Did you know the UP is so remote and uniquely beautiful that it almost feels like a secret 51st state where they inexplicably love British meat pies? Did you know most residents are more than happy to apologize for Kid Rock?

"If you answered yes to at least three of these than you already understand Michigan’s charms. If you answered no to these questions, you should listen to the dulcet tones of Michigan tourism pitchman Tim Allen and get yourself there immediately."

No mention in this study of Ted Nugent, however. We suspect that may have had a negative influence on the rankings… in their eyes, not ours, of course. We love that crazy bastard!

See the full study here.

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