Abstract: A non-nail U-shaped clamp type barbed bracket for connecting electric outlet box to a wall stud in which the U-shaped clamp is permanently secured to one side wall of the outlet box and the clamp can be hammered into place at a desired position on a wall stud. The two sides of the U-shaped clamp will frictionally grip the adjacent sides of the stud and each clamp side has inwardly extending barbs which will dig into the stud and prevent the removal of the clamp therefrom. In addition, the web portion of the clamp has an inwardly extending pointed prong that will enter the stud and prevent any vertical movement of the clamp and outlet box with respect to the stud.