Required or not, I'd still use those red bushings - they're damned cheap and sold by the bagfull!
There's no such thing as too much protection.....
Good thing now I also know there's a specific connector for type MC cable. I thought MC and BX cable connectors were interchangeable - the DIY books never point THAT out!
[This message has been edited by SvenNYC (edited 02-21-2003).]