At least the so called friend is doing his job. For the most part, most ladies do have one, so let's not crucify someone who shared some info about an unpleasant encounter they had in a bid to help others stay safe.
As for me, being anywhere near a pistol in my hobby is a no no, and I don't care whose holding it, be it a pimp or the girl. I hobby safe, pimps and guns (legal or illegal) just multiply the risk 100 fold.
I screen. He claimed to be new. No problem. I have my clients park in front of my hotel room where I can record their license plate numbers before they even see me in person. I've been in this arena for 5 years with minimalistic incident.
I don't have a pimp but I know alot of nearby pimps that will handle a situation for a nominal fee.
and.. Why is the phone number being covered up? I just read another post where the escorts number was left shown in a clients complaint.