Are there any U.S. jurisdictions where it is clearly unlawful to leave a
pistol (loaded or unloaded) unattended in a car? If so, does it matter
whether the car is on private or public property when the gun is left in it?
(Never mind whether or when it might be wise or unwise. That I know
sufficient well.)
I'm not sure I understand that question but it seems to me that (1) in a jurisdiction like NYC, where a gun (not just the individual) is licensed as a home defense piece, a target piece, or a concealed carry piece (rarely), I expect it is totally unlawful to leave a weapon in a car.
Then, again, until the law changes in September, one could argue that guns in cars in Texas were unlawful, too, that absent a statutory defense you could not simply carry a gun in your car. Many Texans did it, anyway, of course, some thinking they could use the defense, some knowing they could, and most knowing they couldn't but did it anyway. Wise or not, it's common practice; I think that's why they finally legalized it.
***GRJ***
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