Bullet fingerprinting is a forensic technique used to match a bullet cartridge to a specific firearm. In the field of criminalistics, there are several synonyms for bullet fingerprinting. One synonym for bullet fingerprinting is firearm identification. This term refers to the process of examining ballistic evidence to link a bullet or cartridge casing to a specific firearm. Another synonym is ballistics analysis. This term describes the examination of bullets to determine the type of firearm used, based on the markings left on the bullet. Lastly, firearms forensics is another synonym for bullet fingerprinting. It involves the examination of a firearm, bullet, or cartridge to identify the specific make, model, and caliber of the weapon.