A 1764 view of gun technology.

Breech-loaders existed, but didn't work and were merely an expensive novelty. Rifling also existed, but was so difficult (and therefore expensive) that rifles weren't in common use for another hundred years. Muskets and pistols were therefore the only common guns available. Muskets had an accurate range of 100m. Pistols weren't accurate much further than a few yards.

The percussion cap did not exist - all guns required manual loading of powder, wadding and shot, and used the flintlock to ignite the powder. Rate of fire for well-trained soldiers would approach 4 shots per minute, although a typical soldier would more likely manage 3. Pistols were strictly a fire-and-forget alternative to using a sword, since by the time an enemy was close enough to shoot with a pistol, they were practically within sword range.

A 1764 view of technology available for licensing, doctors assessing applicants' mental state, ensuring that guns are only bought by responsible adults, etc.

None existed.

Graham.