Grand Island, NE - Zombie hunters armed with handguns, shotguns and rifles, will head to Heartland Public Shooting Park in Grand Island, Nebraska, June 30 through July 1, 2012 for a battle against the "undead" in the "Zombies in the Heartland - Pandemic 2012" 3-gun shooting competition sponsored by Hornady® Manufacturing and the Nebraska National Guard.

Registration is limited to the first 200 entrants, and begins May 1, 2012 for the $275 category, which includes all competitive and side match stages, one box of ammunition, a commemorative t-shirt, lunch on both days, and a bug-out bag stuffed with goods. Registration for the $165 category begins May 14, 2012, and includes entry into the eight competitive stages, lunch on both days, and a bug-out-bag. Register athttp://zombiesintheheartland.com/fees-and-registration.

The event will feature eight competitive stages, and six side match stages, each presenting a different threat and shooting challenge. All competitive and side match stages will be shot with a combination of shotgun, rifle, and handgun over the two-day event. Event sponsors will provide many new and reactive zombie targets developed specifically for this match, with most targets falling over, moving, or exploding.

"We want competitors to enjoy a unique, surreal environment while showcasing their 3-gun skills," said Neil Davies, Director of Marketing for Hornady® Manufacturing. "With a prize table of $100,000 in sponsor merchandise (and growing), Pandemic 2012 promises to attract shooters from all over the Country." For complete event information, visithttp://zombiesintheheartland.com.

An optional Charity CQB Shoot House, sponsored by the Nebraska National Guard, will feature a maze of walls, smoke, lights and sound, and reactive zombie targets. Competitors will be armed with an airsoft M-4 with green laser and over 100 rounds of ammunition. Access to the Shoot House costs an additional $5, with proceeds donated to a worthy military charity.

Current event sponsors and prize table contributors include the following:

Division Sponsors:
Open: Carl Zeiss Optics, Tactical: Swarovski Optik, Amateur: Smith & Wesson

Stage Sponsors:
ATK
Bushnell
Blade-Tech
Brownells
Cheaper Than Dirt
GI Loan
Hogue
Leupold
Magpul
Midway USA
MidSouth Shooters Supply
Mossberg
MTM
Nikon
Plano
POF
Primary Weapons Systems
Ruger
Starline
Taurus
Trijicon
Vortex Optics
Warne Mounts

Supporting Sponsors:
Atlanta Arms & Ammo
Birchwood Casey
Blade-Tech
EO Tech
Exeter Arms
GA Precision
Glock
HS Precision
LaRue Tactical
Laserlyte
MGM Targets
Otis
Shockwave Targets
Sierra Bullets
Silencer Co.
STI Firearms

Founded in 1949, Hornady® Manufacturing Company is a family owned business headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska. 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 the company web site athttp://hornady.com. Media members interested in Hornady® products for editorial review, should contact Everett Deger at edeger@hornady.com.