State park enthusiasts in Michigan’s northwest Lower Peninsula, listen up—this is your moment to step into the arena and shape the future of our public lands. The Michigan State Parks Advisory Committee is on the hunt for a local representative with solid experience in state parks and outdoor recreation, and applications are open via their online form or by reaching out to Barbara Graves at 517-284-6136. It’s not just a seat at the table; it’s a strategic perch from which you can advocate for the unalienable right to bear arms in the great outdoors, ensuring that concealed carry remains as natural as packing a picnic in places like Sleeping Bear Dunes or Porcupine Mountains.

For the 2A community, this opportunity is a stealthy power play amid ongoing battles over public land access. Michigan’s state parks already permit concealed carry for lawful holders under the state’s shall-issue framework (MCL 324.504), but advisory committees like this one influence everything from trail policies to event permitting—arenas where anti-gun activists love to creep in with safety restrictions that morph into outright bans. Imagine a pro-2A voice pushing back against no-carry zones during peak hunting seasons or family camping events, preserving the Second Amendment’s reach where Americans reconnect with self-reliance. We’ve seen it work before: In 2022, similar citizen input helped fend off proposed firearm storage mandates in Ohio state parks. Your application could be the bulwark against urban elites dictating rural recreation rules.

Don’t sleep on this—deadlines aren’t forever, and the wrong rep could tip the scales toward nanny-state nonsense. If you’re a northwest LP local who’s logged miles on those trails with a sidearm holstered and a cooler in tow, curate your resume to highlight that real-world expertise. Rally your shooting club buddies to apply too; strength in numbers keeps our parks free for the armed citizen. Michigan’s outdoor heritage demands it—get in the fight today.