Patriots will assemble at Heartland Public Shooting Park in Grand Island, Nebraska, May 31 through June 2, 2013, to battle the undead during Zombies in the Heartland – Pandemic 2013. Registration is limited and near capacity, but there is still room for more. Sign up at zombiesintheheartland.com. Hornady® is the premiere sponsor of the second annual 3-gun event, along with the Nebraska Army National Guard.

This match features 10 competitive stages, and five sidematch stages. Event sponsors will provide new and reactive zombie targets developed specifically for this match, with most targets falling over, moving, or exploding. Shooters will be required to compete with pistol, rifle and shotgun. For a complete list of rules/equipment requirements, please go to the Zombie Guide aka Rules and Regulations.

Shooters are encouraged to bring their ARs, AKs, shotguns, pistols, and high capacity magazines, and be prepared for a challenging course of fire. An outstanding prize table valued at over $150,000 promises to attract shooters from all over the country. For complete event information, visit the Zombies in the Heartland website or follow on Facebook.

An optional CQZ (Close Quarter Zombies) Shoot House 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 airsoft ammunition. Access to the Shoot House costs an additional $5, with proceeds donated to a military charity.

Operated under the Parks and Recreation Department of Grand Island, Nebraska, the Heartland Public Shooting Park is the largest and most complete public shooting facility in the Midwest. The facility hosts regional and national events, drawing shooters from around the world. For further information, visit the Heartland Public Shooting Park website.