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Yes, law enforcement can recover lodged bullets from objects at a crime scene and trace them back to a specific firearm. This process involves several steps:

1. Recovery of Bullets: Investigators carefully extract bullets from objects like walls, furniture, or even bodies. They take great care to avoid damaging the bullets further during extraction.

2. Ballistic Analysis: Once recovered, the bullets are analyzed in a forensic lab. Firearms examiners look for unique markings on the bullets, such as rifling patterns, which are left by the barrel of the firearm when the bullet is fired.

3. Comparison with Known Firearms: The recovered bullets are then compared to test-fired bullets from suspected firearms. This comparison can reveal whether the bullets were fired from the same gun.

4. Database Searches: Law enforcement agencies often use databases like the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) to compare ballistic evidence from different crime scenes. This can help link a specific firearm to multiple crimes.

This method is a crucial part of forensic ballistics and can provide significant leads in criminal investigations. If you have any more questions about forensic techniques or anything else, feel free to ask!