Disclosed is a wire protector for use in a wire protection system. The wire protector includes a first tubular member and a second member fittable within the first tubular member. The second member includes flexible or bendable fingers which expand after being passed through the first tubular member to lock the second member with respect to the first tubular member. A plurality of wire protectors are placed into studs during construction of a building. Electrical wires are passed through the plurality of wire protectors.