Texas 51% signs and the presentation of a rifle at an event

We're having an event at a hall in Texas where no liquor will be served, and it is a private event, but the hall itself has a Texas 51% sign due to the fact that when a caterer is contracted for the hall they do often serve alcohol. We plan to present an attendee with a rifle as a retirement gift. So..

Do I dare go to a police station and ask for them to clarify the law.

I've had a tough time finding if the Texas 51% sign applies to a rifle as the sign says "weapon" yet the code I find talks about handguns.

More legal confusion...

Agreed with the meaning of the law. I've been reading the TABC and Texas Penal Code info and it is all very poorly written. The term "weapon" and "concealed handgun" are used interchangeably. As I understand it the 51% Sign rule covers concealed handguns, according to Texas Penal Code 30.06. So why do they official TABC signs say "weapon"?

http://ftp.tabc.state.tx.us/publications/brochures/weapons51.pdf

Correct that we rented the space, it is just the space we rented, an we don't have alcohol present or available on the premises. I think we're OK because alcohol isn't available, but otherwise the 51% rule seems to apply regardless of who rents the premises or how they are used.

Armybrat - that is exactly why I'm asking the question.

All went well. The evening was a private retirement party for an individual that we presented with a very nice lever-action rifle. I wanted to be within the gun laws, which explains all of my questions.

The funny part was going through the door with the box, which I had folded over the manufacturer label, and the doorman still recognized the stamp on the box. He later came to our event, and along with the wait staff was very impressed with the rifle.

Have I mentioned I love being around reasonable people who can appreciate a firearm for what it is?