The Tactical Wire

Thursday, June 16, 2016  ■  Shooting Competitions

Professional and Amateur Shooters Survive Zombie Pandemic

Grand Island, NE – Over 450 zombie hunters armed with handguns, shotguns, and rifles converged in Grand Island, Nebraska, June 3-5, 2016, to battle the "undead" during the 5th annual Zombies in the Heartland 3-Gun Shooting Match hosted by Hornady® and Heartland Public Shooting Park.

Shooters from across the country tested their talent in the match that featured 10 stages and multiple side match stages. Specially developed reactive zombie targets kept everyone engaged and entertained. Participants shot from inside a helicopter, on a fishing boat, while crossing a swinging bridge, while running the bases, and other challenging and unique positions.

The top shooters in each class were:


For complete results visit http://www.zombiesintheheartland.com/results.

"We're thrilled the event has become so popular," said Neil Davies, Hornady Marketing Director. "Three-gun competitors from around the country come to enjoy a challenging environment built around a popular Zombie theme. A prize table worth over $200,000 from a long list of sponsors keeps everyone interested, too."

For event photos and updates on next year's rematch, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ZombiesInTheHeartland.

Founded in 1949, Hornady® is a family owned business headquartered in Grand Island, Nebr. Proudly manufacturing products that are made in the USA, Hornady® Manufacturing is a world leader in bullet, ammunition, reloading tool and accessory design and manufacture.

For further information regarding Hornady® products, visit our web site at http://www.hornady.com. Media members interested in Hornady® products for editorial review should contact Neal Emery at nemery@hornady.com.


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Media Contact:
Neal Emery
Marketing Communications Manager
Hornady® Manufacturing
nemery@hornady.com