There was a time when my wife was questioning how much I was spending on holsters and reloading supplies. I told her that once I had a good inventory and my carry guns and rig pretty much nailed down, the spending would slack off considerably. Unlike Congress, I made good on my word. She knew from experience that I had the picture and it would be as I said. Getting started carrying can be expensive, but it does get better if you research your purchases carefully, and learn from experience what works and what does not.