A former machinist for New Hampshire-based gun manufacturer Sig Sauer is facing federal wire fraud and firearms charges after allegedly using his employee discount to purchase and then resell guns without a license.

Federal prosecutors say Patrick Goulet, 34, of Manchester, used his employee discount to purchase guns and accessories. He also used the names of fellow co-workers to acquire additional Sig Sauer products at steep discounts, before reselling the weapons online, authorities allege in court records.

Between August 2021 and June 2024, the Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms and Tobacco alleges Goulet sold several hundred guns to customers nationwide, though he did not have a license to deal firearms.

Goulet’s attorney did not immediately respond to a request for comment. On Friday, he

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