Abstract: A connector assembly comprising a retainer mounted axially to tubing, conduit, rod, cable or other axially loaded components behind a male insert having an annular ring or bead or an expanded end portion. Upon assembly of the male insert and retainer into a female receptor, the retainer arm's spring extensions compress to permit entry into the female receptor and once past an annular protrusion in the receptor, resume their normal state. This prevents the female receptor and the male insert from disengaging by the interference between the annular ring, the annular protrusion and the retainer arms and also prevents debris from entering into the joint connection, thereby affecting the operation of the retainer and any sealing means.