BALLISTIC FINGERPRINTING
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Ballistic Fingerprinting.
Ballistic Fingerprinting - as a noun
Identification of the gun that fired a bullet from an analysis of the unique marks that every gun makes on the bullet it fires and on the shell ejected from it
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ballistic identificationbullet fingerprintingExample Sentences
"Law enforcement agencies often rely on ballistic fingerprinting to link bullets and shell casings to specific guns."
"The accuracy of ballistic fingerprinting can vary depending on the condition of the firearm and ammunition."
"Some countries have implemented national ballistic fingerprinting databases to aid in criminal investigations."
"Critics argue that ballistic fingerprinting can be an invasion of privacy for gun owners."
"Many experts believe that a comprehensive ballistic fingerprinting system could help reduce gun violence."
