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Cost estimates: low (high) excluding government taxes and fees

Used revolver: $200 ($300)
Pocket holster: $10 ($20)
Speed strips: $5 ($10)
SD ammo: $20 ($30)

Total: $235 ($360)

Spread over a year: $4.50/week ($7/week)

Government taxes and fees, plus the government required training, can double that. That's a very good reason to lobby for lower Texas fees, or get a license from a state with more reasonable costs.