Grand Island, NE — Nearly 400 competitors descended on Grand Island, Nebraska, May 30th – June 1st, 2025, to battle the “undead” during the 2025 annual Zombies in the Heartland 3-Gun shooting match hosted by Hornady® and the Heartland Public Shooting Park. “Make Zombies Dead Again” was the theme for this year’s competition.

Ten competitive stages mimicking post-apocalyptic situations were featured. Professional and amateur shooters from across the country enjoyed specially developed reactive zombie targets.

The top shooters in each class were:

• Open: Dillen Easley
• Tactical: Daniel Jirasek
• PCC: Aaron Hayes
• Ladies: Dianna Muller
• Junior: Dylan Mertens
• Senior: Terry Lauwers
• Super Senior: Jerry Miculek
• LE: Alex Cady
• Military: Michael Shuluk

For complete results, please visit: https://practiscore.com/results/new/289649

“The 2025 Zombie match is in the books, and I have to say, this is one of the best matches we’ve ever run,” said Jeremy Millard, Hornady Engineer and Match Director. “I cannot thank the park staff, RO’s, volunteers, and workers enough for their efforts. Hosting a match of this magnitude is a monumental task, and we couldn’t do it without their efforts. Congratulations to all the competitors for a fun, challenging, and safe match,” he added.

2025 Zombies in the Heartland Sponsors: Agilx, Associated Staffing, Athlon, Bartlein Barrels, Bass Pro Shops, Benelli, Black Hills Ammunition, Burris, Cabela's, Chief Construction, Commercial Plating Company, Craddock Precision, Essential Personnel, Faxon Firearms, Foundation Stocks, G.I. Loan Shop, Geissele Automatics, General Carbide, Grandeur, Gunwerks, Hodgdon Powders, Hoppe's, Horizon Designs, Hornady Gear, Huxwrx Safety Co, Kimber, Leupold, Lift Solutions, LTD, Ludwikoski & Associates, Luth-AR, Luvata, Magpul, Midsouth Shooters, Midlands Packaging Corporation, Middleton Electric, Midway USA, Mini Mover Conveyors, Mossberg, NBS Nation's Best Sports, Paralign Capital Partners, Pratt Industries, Proof Research, Protex Central, Ramco Innovations, Relevant Packaging, Ruger, Savage, Silencer Central, Silencer Co, Smith & Wesson, Starline Brass, Stellar Arms, Surefire, Swarovski Optik, Taurus, Trijicon, Tuff Products, Vortex, VVS Canteen, Wynalda Packaging, and XS Sights.

For event photos and updates on next year’s match, visit the Zombies in the Heartland Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ZombiesInTheHeartland

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, accessory and security product design and manufacturing.